Appendicitis Symptoms: What to Know and When to Act

Recognize the warning signs of appendicitis and when to seek emergency care.

Medically reviewed

Updated 2026

Classic presentation

Pain that starts around the belly button and migrates to the lower-right abdomen over 6–24 hours, often with loss of appetite, nausea, and low-grade fever.

Diagnosis

Ultrasound or CT scan, along with blood tests showing raised inflammatory markers, help confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment

Prompt surgical removal (appendectomy) is the standard treatment. Delay can lead to perforation and peritonitis — a medical emergency.

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