Experiencing Symptoms?

What Are the Symptoms of Appendicitis?

The classic symptoms of appendicitis include:

Dull pain near the navel or the upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to the lower right abdomen. This is usually the first sign.

Loss of appetite

Nausea and/or vomiting soon after abdominal pain begins

Abdominal swelling

Fever of 99° F to 102° F

Inability to pass gas

Almost half the time, other symptoms of appendicitis appear, including:

Dull or sharp pain anywhere in the upper or lower abdomen, back, or rectum

Painful urination

Vomiting that precedes the abdominal pain

Severe cramps

Constipation or diarrhea with gas


Call your doctor if:

You have pain that matches these symptoms. Do not eat, drink, or use any pain remedies, antacids, laxatives, or heating pads, which can cause an inflamed appendix to rupture.

If you have any of the mentioned symptoms, seek medical attention immediately since timely diagnosis and treatment is very important.

With that out of the way... If you are a naturally occurring McCorristin (by birth) and you are experiencing ANY of these symptoms be very cautious. Ryan just had his out and now Grandpa is in the hospital as I'm writing this having his out!

-Val (In case you were wondering!)