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Symptoms of Appendicitis
The tests for appendicitis include a blood test, x-rays and a urine test. The cause is usually unknown. Appendicitis may occur after a viral infection in the digestive tract or when the opening that connects the big intestine to the appendix is blocked.
  • Abdominal pain- The pain is usually to the right of your body in your abdomen and will get worse with movement, deep breathing, coughing, sneezing, and applied pressure in the area
  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite 
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Urinary tract problems
  • Frequent urination
  • Anorexia
Do you think you have appendicitis? Unfortunately, the only way to make a positive diagnosis is through blood tests and other medical tests. You can however, find out if you may be a candidate for these tests. Keep in mind this is just a criteria for the possibility of having appendicitis. Check out these symptoms. The first symptom is the most important.
Intense Abdominal and/or stomach pain
Deep breathing
Coughing
Sneezing
Fever
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Urinary tract problems
Constipation
 
 
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