Where is the appendix located?
Disease description:
I have some pain in my lower right abdomen; a friend said it might be appendicitis—where exactly is the appendix located?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Junfeng
The appendix is located in the lower right abdomen. Its base attaches to the posteromedial wall of the cecum. If inflammation of the appendix (appendicitis) occurs, pain typically develops in the lower right abdomen and becomes more pronounced upon palpation. Consult a physician for appropriate treatment, which may include antibiotics and analgesics. In some cases, surgical removal of the appendix (appendectomy) at a qualified hospital may be necessary.
