What are the symptoms of appendicitis?

Generally, symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and tenderness. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to avoid worsening of the condition due to delayed treatment. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Abdominal pain: When the appendix becomes inflamed, the inflammation may stimulate nerve endings in the peritoneum, commonly manifesting as migratory right lower abdominal pain.

2. Fever: When the appendix becomes inflamed, immune cells release inflammatory mediators, which may lead to an elevated body temperature.

3. Nausea and vomiting: Appendicitis may also irritate the gastrointestinal nerves, causing gastrointestinal dysfunction and subsequently leading to nausea and vomiting.

4. Loss of appetite: After developing abdominal pain and nausea caused by appendicitis, patients often experience a reduced appetite. Additionally, inflammation may affect normal gastrointestinal motility, further suppressing appetite.

5. Tenderness: Inflamed appendix may irritate the peritoneum, resulting in tenderness. If pressure is applied firmly to the tender area and then suddenly released, the stimulation to the peritoneum decreases abruptly, which may provoke rebound tenderness.

If acute appendicitis occurs, prompt medical treatment is recommended, typically involving laparoscopic appendectomy. In daily life, it is advisable to maintain a light diet and practice good local hygiene, both of which are beneficial for recovery.