Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Asked 7 months ago

What does appendix pain feel like?

My younger brother is complaining of severe pain in his lower right abdomen. We're worried it might be appendix. What does appendix pain feel like? Is it constant or does it come and go?

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Meera Rao Meera Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Appendicitis? Oh god, it felt like someone was constantly twisting a knife in my lower right side, and then radiating everywhere. I couldn't even sleep. And the nausea! If you're feeling anything remotely like that, don't be a hero, go to the emergency room, don't end up like me in extreme pain and sleep-deprived.

Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

At a good hospital, doctors emphasize that typical appendix pain starts around the navel and then shifts to the lower right abdomen, becoming sharper and constant. It worsens with movement, coughing, or pressing on the area. Nausea, vomiting, and a slight fever often accompany it. Don't delay, see a surgeon immediately.

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Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Appendicitis typically presents as a dull pain near the navel that quickly progresses to a sharp, localized pain in the lower right abdomen. It's often accompanied by loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and low-grade fever. It's a medical emergency, so immediate consultation with a doctor is crucial if these symptoms arise.

Rohan Patel Rohan Patel Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

From what I've heard from colleagues who had it, the pain starts mild, usually around the belly button, and then it gets really sharp and moves to the right lower side of your stomach. You won't feel like eating, and might feel sick. Don't waste time, this isn't something to wait out. Go to a hospital if you suspect it.

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Pawan Sharma Pawan Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Haan, appendix ka dard pehle pet ke beech mein shuru hota hai na, fir dheere dheere niche right side mein chala jata hai. Aur fir wahan pe bahut tez dard hota hai, jaisa chubhta hai kuch. Chalne mein, hilne mein bhi takleef hoti hai. Agar aisa kuch ho toh seedha hospital jaao, no time to think!

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