Appendicitis pain location
Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on November 08, 2024
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Appendicitis initially presents with pain throughout the abdomen and around the navel, which gradually shifts to the lower right abdomen, and the pain becomes more localized. Besides abdominal pain, symptoms of appendicitis can also include nausea, vomiting, and fever. Most cases of appendicitis require surgical treatment. Currently, laparoscopic appendectomy is a common surgical method. This technique involves less bleeding during surgery, quicker postoperative recovery, and minimal scarring. If one cannot tolerate general anesthesia, an option is to remove the appendix through an incision at McBurney's point.
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