Will you always have a fever with appendicitis?

Oh man, appendicitis sounds like the worst kind of tummy ache, no chance for even my favorite biryani then! While fever is typical, I've heard sometimes it's just the pain that hits hard. Better to get it checked pronto than wait around, who wants to miss out on good food?

Not always, beta. Sometimes only pain comes, then later fever. My chacha's son had it, and he just had bad stomach pain at first. Always better to go to the hospital if you have bad pain, don't wait for fever.

It's really scary when you feel unusual pain and try to match it to symptoms online. While fever is common with appendicitis, it's not always present or can be low-grade initially. The pain is a more consistent indicator. Don't delay seeing a doctor if you suspect it.

I ignored stomach pain once, thinking it was just gas, and didn't have a fever at first. It turned out to be appendicitis and almost ruptured. Please, if you have severe or persistent abdominal pain, especially on the right side, go to the hospital immediately. Don't wait for fever.

No, not necessarily. While a low-grade fever is common, the key symptom for appendicitis is often severe, worsening abdominal pain, usually starting around the navel and moving to the lower right abdomen. Don't rely solely on fever; seek immediate medical attention if you suspect it.