Right Sided Appendicitis Symptoms

Right sided appendicitis, often referred to as appendicitis, occurs when the appendix becomes infected and irritated. The appendix is a small, tube-like organ that is attached to the large colon on the right side of the abdomen. Doctors are still unaware of the purpose of appendix in the body, and many believe it is a vestigial organ that at one point aided the immune system. The symptoms of appendicitis are easily recognizable and can be quickly and safely alleviated through the removal of the organ.

Identification

• The characteristic symptom of right sided appendicitis is a moderate abdominal pain that forms around the center of the body and then migrates to the right side of the torso just above the pelvis. This pain will steadily increase in severity until it is dealt with.

Additional Abdominal Symptoms

• Several gastro-intestinal symptoms tend to appear immediately before or after the pain begins, including a lack of appetite, an uncomfortable feeling of trapped gas, and either constipation or diarrhea.

Additional Initial Symptoms

• Some individuals experience a mild but persistent feeling of nausea during the initial hours of the pain which may or may not result in vomiting.

Fever

• It is common for a mild fever to develop as the pain begins to shift to the right side of the body, indicating the immune system is working to diffuse the infection.

Additional Advanced Symptoms

• As the condition worsens, lower back soreness and a distended abdominal region will develop.