7 Key Signs That Differentiate Appendicitis from a Common Stomachache

Symptoms

The following seven signs are typical of (acute) appendicitis:

1. Intense and often sudden pain that begins around your navel.
2. After a few hours, the pain shifts to the lower right side of your abdomen.
3. The pain gradually becomes more severe.
4. The pain is unlike anything you have felt before.
5. Pressing and then releasing your belly causes pain. Coughing, taking a deep breath, or other jarring movements trigger sharp, stabbing pain.
6. You have a fever (usually below 39°C / 102.2°F).
7. The pain may be accompanied by nausea, loss of appetite, constipation, and vomiting.

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