Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix, which is a tubular organ attached to the large intestine on the right side of the abdomen. The appendix does not perform any vital function in the body and can be removed without any impact to your health.1
The most common symptom of appendicitis is pain. This usually starts in the stomach area and upper abdomen, and then moves to the lower right area of the abdomen.1 It tends to become more severe and constant as time goes on. Other symptoms include:
If experiencing symptoms of appendicitis, it is important to immediately see a clinician for examination. Diagnostic tools may include USG, CT scan of the lower abdomen and pelvis or laparoscopic examination.
In rare cases appendicitis may get better without surgery, but most often surgery is required to remove the appendix.2
