Dr. Samhitha Reddy
Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, FMAS, FISCP, DMAS
- 8 Yrs
- ASCRS Member
Appendicitis: how the pain typically moves
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Sneha Vallabhaneni, MSConsultant General Surgeon
Last reviewed · 5 min read
Classic appendicitis begins as a vague ache around the navel and, over several hours, settles into a sharper pain low on the right side.
Dr. Sneha Vallabhaneni
Consultant General Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
7 Yrs
Book AppointmentView Profile →The usual pattern
- Central abdominal ache that migrates to the lower right
- Loss of appetite, often the earliest sign
- Nausea, sometimes vomiting
- Low-grade fever
- Pain worse on movement, coughing or going over a speed bump
Important
Suspected appendicitis is urgent. Do not take painkillers and wait it out — go to an emergency department.
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Will I need surgery?
Often not. Many conditions settle with medication, physiotherapy or a change in daily habits. Surgery is discussed when simpler measures have been tried, or when the problem is structural.
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Published · Last reviewed · Next review due March 2027
This article is published for general education. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an in-person consultation. If you are worried about a symptom, please speak to a qualified doctor.
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