Do I Have Appendicitis?

Do you have pain in the lower right part of your abdomen?

Do you have a strong pain near your navel that moves lower and to your right?

Do you have pain that initially comes and goes, and then becomes constant and intense?

Does your pain get worse when you move around, take deep breaths, cough, or sneeze?

Do you have loss of appetite?

Do you have nausea and vomiting soon after abdominal pain begins?

Do you have a swollen abdomen?

Do you have a fever of 99-102 degrees F (37,2-38,8 C)?

Do you have an inability to pass gas?

Do you have diarrhea, (especially small amounts, with mucus)?

Do you have the feeling that having a bowel movement will relieve discomfort?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have appendicitis. Appendicitis is a medical emergency that refers to an inflammation of an appendix. The appendix is a small, tube about 5 to 10cm (2 to 4 inches) long, which is attached to your large intestine on the lower right side of your abdomen. It is estimated that every twentieth person in the United States will develop appendicitis at some point in their lives. It is most common in teenagers and young people under the age of 30. Appendicitis occurs due to a blockage in the appendix, often caused by mucus, stool or a foreign body.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have appendicitis. Appendicitis is a medical condition characterized by an inflammation of the appendix, which is a small pouch connected to your large intestine. The appendix is located on the lower right side of your abdomen. However, in most people, the pain associated with appendicitis begins around the navel and then moves. Appendicitis is a medical emergency, and the inflamed appendix must be surgically removed. Diagnosing appendicitis can be challenging due to unspecific symptoms similar to other diseases. A diagnosis is based on physical examination, X-ray of the abdomen and chest, an ultrasound, or a CAT scan.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have appendicitis. Appendicitis is a medical emergency in which your appendix becomes infected and inflamed. Appendicitis occurs due to obstruction of the appendix, which allows excessive growth of bacteria, resulting in infection. The infected appendix must be surgically removed as soon as possible. An infected appendix usually ruptures about 48 to 72 hours after the first symptoms appear. The infection can spread throughout your abdomen causing serious complications. Appendicitis needs to be treated surgically. The procedure is called an appendectomy. Before surgery, your doctor will give you a dose of antibiotics to treat the infection.