[header] How to reduce appendix pain [title] Go to the emergency room if you have severe pain. [step] If you have sudden, severe pain in your abdomen, you should visit the emergency room. Your appendix may have ruptured, which requires medical attention. 
[substeps] Specifically, pay attention to pain in your lower right abdomen or pain that starts at your navel and moves to your lower abdomen. It generally gets worse if you move or cough.