What are the symptoms of appendicitis? I am having a pain.

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Appendicitis is swelling or inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the proximal part ‎of the colon. Appendicitis is one of ‎the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery, and ‎usually occurs due to appendicular blockage due to feces, infection or ‎foreign objects, etc.‎

The onset of appendicitis can occur anytime. It can occur within 24 hours or take a few days to present with all the symptoms. ‎

The symptoms of appendicitis can vary. Appendicitis causes pain that typically begins around your ‎navel and then shifts to your lower ‎right abdomen. Appendicitis pain typically increases over a period ‎of 12 to 18 hours and eventually becomes very severe. Other ‎symptoms that can be seen include - ‎Fever, chills, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and tremors. ‎

Diagnosis is done usually by a clinical history and a examination of the patient. A CT scan is done to ‎know the severity of the condition, ‎and to rule out other complications. ‎
The definitive treatment of such condition is surgery (Appendectomy). Supportive treatment with IV ‎fluids, antibiotics and others are ‎given to prevent worsening of the condition. ‎

You might consult with your treating doctor for a examination and seek appropriate treatment and help.‎