Overview Overview Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus. The appendix is a pouch on the colon that has no known purpose.
Overview Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus. The appendix is a pouch on the colon that has no known purpose.
Symptoms Symptoms Appendicitis pain typically starts near the belly button, shifting to the lower right belly. The pain often worsens over 12 to 18 hours, becoming severe.
Symptoms Appendicitis pain typically starts near the belly button, shifting to the lower right belly. The pain often worsens over 12 to 18 hours, becoming severe.