Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Asked 7 months ago

Do you run a fever with appendicitis?

I've been having some pain in my lower right abdomen and feeling a bit nauseous. My mother immediately got worried about appendicitis. Do people typically develop a fever if they have appendicitis?

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Amit Tandon Amit Tandon Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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I am answering this at 3 AM because my sleep schedule is a joke. Yes, a mild fever usually joins the party along with that horrible pain on the right side of your stomach. If you have both, don't stay awake like me, just go to the hospital!

Rajesh Kulkarni Rajesh Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Appendicitis is a serious issue and you can definitely run a low-grade fever with it. If you suspect this, don't delay care to save money because a ruptured appendix will cost ten times more to treat. Head to a government or trust hospital for affordable emergency scans.

Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, the body raises its temperature to fight the inflammation in the appendix. Keep your mind calm, stay positive, and do not panic. Please seek proper medical help immediately to take good care of your health.

Usha Devi Usha Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I usually believe in home remedies, but appendicitis is absolutely not something you can cure at home with ginger or ajwain. A fever with sharp abdominal pain means you need to go to a clinic immediately. Please get a proper doctor's checkup right away.

Devaki Amma Devaki Amma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In my younger days, I saw many people suffer because they delayed treating stomach pain and fever. Yes, a fever is very common with appendicitis as the infection grows. Please trust modern medicine for this and visit a surgeon immediately.

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Rohan Gokhale Rohan Gokhale Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, your body throws a little fever party to let you know your appendix is acting up. It's like a warning light on your car dashboard. Don't wait for the engine to blow up, go see a doctor and get it checked!

Aryan Shah Aryan Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much but definitely take this seriously! A fever with pain on the lower right side is a classic sign of appendicitis. It's best to get it checked by a doc immediately so they can sort it out fast.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My daughter had a mild fever and kept pointing to her belly button and then the right side. It turned out to be early appendicitis, and we had to get it removed. Please don't ignore a fever combined with stomach pain, especially in children.

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