Appendicitis

Appendix is a thin tube about four inches long, which sits in the right lower abdomen at the junction of the small and large intestine.

Appendicitis is acute inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis happens when the hollow portion of the appendix get blocked due to a calcified stone made of feces.

Other causes may include inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection, tumors, gallstone,or parasites.

We have two types of appendicitis depending on the onset:

Acute appendicitis is a sudden and severe case of appendicitis which requires immediate medical care. The symptoms develop quickly over the course of one to two days.
Chronic appendicitis less common and the symptoms may be relatively mild. The symptoms may disappear before reappearing again over a period of days, weeks, months, or even years.

Symptoms and Signs of Appendicitis

Periumbilical pain that shift to the right lower quadrant after a few hours
Nausea and vomiting
Lost of appetite
Low grade fever
Diarrhea
Constipation
Bloating abdomen
Inability to pass gas

Classical symptoms of appendicitis include:

Right lower quadrant direct and rebound tenderness located at the McBurney point

Pain felt in the right lower quadrant with palpation of the left lower quadrant

If you have any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediatly

Diagnosis

Clinical evaluation
If your symptoms are not typical, diagnosing appendicitis can be tricky.
The following tests may be needed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions
MRI
CT scan to check for inflammation of the appendix
Ultrasound scan
Blood tests to check for signs of infection
Urine tests to rule out kidney stones or urinary tract infections