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Symptoms of appendicitis may include: Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower belly. Sudden pain that begins around the belly button and often shifts to the lower right belly. Pain that worsens with coughing, walking or making other jarring movements. Nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite.

The appendix is a small pouch that's joined to your bowel in the lower right side of your abdomen (tummy). Appendicitis happens when your appendix becomes infected and swollen. This is often caused by something getting stuck in your appendix, such as a small piece of undigested food or hard poo. Appendicitis is common.

Your large intestine is home to many bacteria, and if too many become trapped in your appendix, they overgrow and cause an infection. Sometimes, appendicitis begins with an infection, and sometimes, the infection is secondary. Swelling in your appendix can reduce or close the opening and trap more bacteria inside.

Appendicitis may be caused by various infections, such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites, in your digestive tract. Often, it may happen when the tube that joins your appendix with your large intestine gets blocked or trapped by stool. Sometimes tumors can cause appendicitis. The appendix then becomes sore and swollen.

The stages of appendicitis can be divided into early, suppurative, gangrenous, perforated, phlegmonous, spontaneous resolving, recurrent, and chronic.

Causes of appendicitis The appendix is a small pouch that's joined to your bowel in the lower right side of your abdomen (tummy). Appendicitis happens when your appendix becomes infected and swollen. This is often caused by something getting stuck in your appendix, such as a small piece of undigested food or hard poo.

Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower belly. Sudden pain that begins around the belly button and often shifts to the lower right belly. Pain that worsens with coughing, walking or making other jarring movements. Nausea and vomiting.