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Symptoms. Signs and symptoms of appendicitis may include: 1  Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen. 2  Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen. 3  Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements. 4  Nausea and vomiting.
An abscessed appendix can perforate or explode and cause peritonitis. For this reason, almost all cases of appendicitis are treated as emergencies, requiring surgery. In the U.S., one in 20 people will get appendicitis. Although it can strike at any age, appendicitis is rare under age 2 and most common between ages 10 and 30. What Causes Appendicitis? Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked, often by stool, a foreign body, or cancer. Blockage may also occur from infection, since the appendix can swell in response to any infection in the body. What Are the Symptoms of Appendicitis? The classic symptoms of appendicitis include: