Signs And Symptoms Of Appendicitis; What You Should Know

Mild Fever

Along with a painful abdomen, a fever might be present in someone suffering appendicitis. Usually fairly mild, the temperature range is about 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2 Celsius) to 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius). If the appendix bursts, the fever may rise to more than 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 Celsius) as the body fights back against the infection. To ease a fever, it helps to place a cold cloth on the forehead of sit in a lukewarm bath.

Abdominal Pain

The most predominant symptom of appendicitis is abdomen pain. Rather than a sharp, instant, and gut-wrenching pain, the discomfort will start gradually with cramps or a dull aching sensation. It might start near the belly button and move rightwards and toward the appendix itself. The pain increases when the appendix starts getting inflamed and grows in size, causing irritation to the surrounding abdominal wall, called the peritoneum.