Symptoms
Sudden pain starting near the navel and shifting to lower right abdomen, nausea, fever, loss of appetite.
Cause
Blockage or infection of the appendix, often from trapped stool, swollen lymph tissue, or rarely a foreign body.
Prevention
No reliable way to prevent it — a high-fiber diet is sometimes linked to lower risk.
Treatment
This is a medical emergency — requires surgical removal (appendectomy); antibiotics are given alongside. Commonly used medicines: ceftriaxone and metronidazole (given around surgery).
See a doctor if
Immediately, if pain is severe and localizes to the lower right abdomen — do not delay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Appendicitis?
Sudden pain starting near the navel and shifting to lower right abdomen, nausea, fever, loss of appetite.
What causes Appendicitis?
Blockage or infection of the appendix, often from trapped stool, swollen lymph tissue, or rarely a foreign body.
How can Appendicitis be prevented?
No reliable way to prevent it — a high-fiber diet is sometimes linked to lower risk.
What is the treatment for Appendicitis?
This is a medical emergency — requires surgical removal (appendectomy); antibiotics are given alongside. Commonly used medicines: ceftriaxone and metronidazole (given around surgery).
When should I see a doctor for Appendicitis?
Immediately, if pain is severe and localizes to the lower right abdomen — do not delay.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10