Aisha Rahman Aisha Rahman Asked 6 months ago

Does appendicitis cause vomiting?

My daughter complained of stomach ache and she threw up once this morning. Could this be appendicitis? Does appendicitis typically cause vomiting?

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Siddharth Patnaik Siddharth Patnaik Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, it absolutely does. I made the mistake of ignoring my vomiting and lower stomach pain last year, thinking it was just food poisoning. By the time I went to the hospital, my appendix was close to bursting and I needed emergency surgery. Please don't ignore these symptoms.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Listen boss, yes, vomiting is a classic symptom of appendicitis along with severe stomach pain. Don't sit at home thinking it is just a gas issue or some bad street food. Go to a nearby clinic and get a doctor's opinion before it gets worse.

Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, vomiting is common, but it is making me so nervous. Did anyone else feel a dull ache on the right side of the stomach before the nausea started? I am really worried and would love to know how your symptoms first began.

Priyanka Reddy Priyanka Reddy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, nausea and vomiting are frequently reported with appendicitis. It can sometimes be confused with severe menstrual cramps or pelvic pain if you have PCOS, but continuous vomiting is a clear warning sign. Please get it checked out by a physician safely.

Savita Patil Savita Patil Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yes, vomiting is very common. I tried drinking buttermilk, lemon juice, and taking antacids for my stomach pain and vomiting, but nothing worked because it was actually appendicitis. Don't waste time on home remedies like I did; get a professional diagnosis.

Deepak Johri Deepak Johri Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, vomiting is a key sign of appendicitis. Because an inflamed appendix can be life-threatening if it ruptures, any combination of severe abdominal pain and vomiting should be checked by a surgeon immediately for safety.

Varun Kapoor Varun Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh absolutely, it makes you throw up your guts. I spent a whole night hugging the toilet bowl thinking I had bad chicken biryani, only to find out my appendix was angry. If you are vomiting and can't sleep from the pain, save your sleep and head to the hospital.

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Anjali Sen Anjali Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, my roommate had appendicitis last semester and she couldn't keep any food down because of the continuous vomiting. The pain on the lower right side of her belly was also very sharp. Please take care and take them to a doctor soon.

Rajesh Merchant Rajesh Merchant Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Vomiting and nausea are very common with appendicitis. If you have diabetes, frequent vomiting can quickly dehydrate you and mess up your blood sugar levels. Don't try to manage this at home with electoral or juice, get evaluated by a medical professional immediately.

Kunal Singhal Kunal Singhal Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it does. Appendicitis triggers a systemic response that causes sudden nausea and vomiting. If you are experiencing this alongside localized pain in the lower right abdomen, don't wait around—get an ultrasound done at a good hospital immediately.

Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Vomiting can happen when there is severe inflammation in the abdomen. While we often use pudina or ajwain water for simple stomach upsets, these will not help if it is appendicitis. If there is pain on the right side along with vomiting, please see a qualified doctor right away.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Yes, vomiting is a known symptom. My mother suggested giving some ginger tea to settle the stomach, but since the pain was on the lower right side, we decided to trust the doctor and went to the hospital instead. It turned out to be appendicitis, so medical advice is always best.

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