What is appendicitis?
336450
a peice of ur poop gets stuck in your appendix and grws into an infection. then u get HORRIBLE pains in your side, high fevers, vomiting and diahhrea.  then u should go to a hospital IMMIDIATELY so that when your appendix ruptures and the dangerous bacteria is spread throughout your body, they can get it all out of you and remove your appendix.... it is NOT good my frend had it..
368637
Appendix possibly.  Have you a fever?  Vomiting?  Diarrhea?\nIf could also be Irritable Bowl Syndrome, Colitis, or if you are a female it could be an ectopic pregnancy.\nDepending upon the severity of the pain go to the doctor or emergency room (casualty).  Good luck!
568984
The symptoms of having your appendix taken out or the symptoms of appendicitis?  \n\n"The main symptom of appendicitis is pain that typically begins around the navel and then shifts to the lower right abdomen. The pain of appendicitis usually increases over a period of six to 12 hours, and eventually may become very severe."
940011
Do you mean appendicitis?\n\nThe causes of appendicitis are generally unknown, but the leading theory is that obstruction of the appendiceal orifice is the inciting factor. Obstruction may come from fecal matter lodged in the appendix, impaction of mucous, a small tumor (such as a carcinoid), or even a small blood clot. Populations with high fiber diets have a low incidence of appendicitis and diverticulitis leading some to conclude diet induced constipation is a contributing cause. Viral infections, which can cause ulceration of the lining, can also lead to obstruction of the appendix through proliferation of lymphatic tissue in its walls. A viral etiology is a possible explanation for seasonal variations in rates of appendicitis and clustering of cases. Regardless of the cause, obstruction of the appendix may lead to progressive appendiceal distension. This distension increases the pressure within the appendix, which in turn impairs its blood supply. Deprived of blood, the appendix loses the ability to fight infection and fecal bacteria begin to grow out of control. Although spontaneous recovery can rarely occur, with time and lack of treatment the walls of the appendix eventually become gangrenous from the infection and lack of blood flow. As bacteria begin to leak out through the dying walls, pus forms within and around the appendix (suppuration). The end result of this cascade is appendiceal rupture causing peritonitis, which may lead to septicemia and eventually death.
503468
Our appendices was functional when we humans were consuming grass and raw vegetables now it has evolved into a useless sack which when infected with toxic matters becomes inflamed and has to be operated upon and removed.\nHorse and Cows have a functional appendices still ! :-)\nTake care and God Bless !
210494
Since your pain is acute, I will go to the doctor or the emergency room NOW for you could have appendicitis. It isn't related to age. You shouldn't be having this pain. Get going and let's not guess about this one...go to the doctor NOW!  Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.
952638
In that area of your body you have your upper intestines, gallbladder, and your liver.  You can also have pain from your kidney.  If you're still hurting after several days and the pain is getting worse you should see your health care provider.  You may have some sort of infection or damage to an organ in that area.  Or it could simply be muscle pain from a strained muscle in that area.  Your doctor or nurse practitioner could best test and determine what's going on.  I would see them though to rule out any sort of infection of one of your major organs.  It's kind of high to be appendicitis but that's possible if it's referred pain.  If you've had fever and nausea/vomiting with it you need to seek help immediately to be evaluated for appendicitis.
325947
It's not just you, it's me too!\nI haven't had my appendix out but suffer with regular chest infections and colds.\n\nMy doctor has told me having childhood illnesses like asthma, eczema, allergies to aspirin / penicillin - animals - hay etc make you more susceptible as an adult as your immune system is so sensitive to the slightest bug.\n\nMy Doctor's advice was to keep clear of those with bugs at work and get fresh air away from the office air con systems.\nHopefully now we are in spring we should all start to feel better.
158610
I don't know if you are a man or woman so I will give you advice for both \nWoman You might be pregnant, if you are still having regular periods it can be normal.  Go to a OB/GYN or just a GYN\nMan or woman You might be constipated and are back up and it can be very painful. It could be apendicitis\nThe main symptom of appendicitis is belly (abdominal) pain. The pain can feel like indigestion or like you need to have a bowel movement or pass gas.\n\nYou may have appendicitis if: \n\nYou have pain in your belly. The pain begins around your belly button but is felt all over your belly. \nWithin several hours, the pain gets stronger and then moves below your belly button on your right side (the lower right quadrant). The pain does not go away and gets worse when you move, walk, or cough. \nYou have pain in the upper right quadrant. \nYou feel nauseous or throw up a few times. You also may not feel like eating. \nYou have constipation, back pain, a slight fever, or a swollen abdomen. \nYou feel tired and do not have a lot of energy.\nI suggest going to the doctor to get checked out.
734669
If the majority of the pain is on the right side it needs to be checked ASAP!!!  Sounds like a gall bladder attack or appendix's. Both can be very serious if they rupture.  Go the ER if the pain is that bad!!  Waiting can make the situation much worse!!
1042595
simple test for appendicitis is the rebound test.  \nGet someone to locate the spot midway between your belly button and the boney prominance sticking out on the front of your pelvis (anterior superior iliac spine).  Press into the tissue and then release the pressure.  If you experience great pain upon releasing the pressure, then it is probably appendicitis.  In this case you better go to the hospital or you may die.\n\nIf this proves not to be appendicites then it could be that your diaphram is spasming.  If you know how to do deep diaphramatic breathing then I would suggest you do this exercise until the pain is alleviated.  Try 4-6 times and avoid hyperventilation.\n\nPS.  gall bladder pain radiates to just between the shoulder blades, moreso on the right side, not the left.  If you do not have this referral pattern, then it is not gallbladder
1166194
Yes. Bacteria and germs are one concern. Also, if a person swallows their clippings (and many who bite their nails do) those clippings often end up in nature's garbage bin, the appendix, which can lead to appendicitis.
310207
Do you still have your appendix?
390095
your appendix is on your right side. you might want to go get that checked out
718762
It can be ovulation... sometimes people get pain when they ovulate.  \n\nIt could be a cyst around your ovary.  if it is, it would be extremely painful if you ovulated and there is a cyst there.  The cyst could have also burst, and that would be VERY painful. \n\nIt could also be your appendix. Women can get mixed up because your appendix is on the right side as well.  You could have appendixitis (when your appendix gets enlarged). \n\n\nIn any case you should see your doctor bc you may need an ultrasound of the area to check for a cyst or your appendix.
1042654
Well, hernia is a possibilty\n\nBUT......\n\nit could also be an appendicitis that needs immediate attention.  Right lower quadrant pain like from appendicitis can travel down to the testes.  So go to ER.
434015
...no, physical activity after eating does not give you appendicitis. (Who told you that?) The actual cause is unknown because the appendix is still debated as a vestigial organ, but it's theorized that it is due to an obstruction or viral infection (which can lead to an obstruction). Blood gets cut off to the organ, bacteria begins to grow, and it becomes gangrenous.\nSome people also believe than an unhealthy diet can lead to the clotting of blood to the appendix and then from their on out the problem.