Appendicitis symptoms
Pain starting near the belly button and shifting to the right lower abdomen, with fever and nausea, is classic appendicitis. This is a surgical emergency — go to the ER.
Also called: appendix pain · right lower belly pain · when to go to ER
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed
Go to the ER if you have:
- Pain starting near the navel that migrates to the right lower abdomen
- Pain that worsens with movement, coughing, or pressing and letting go
- Fever with abdominal pain and loss of appetite
- Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
Conditions related to appendicitis symptoms
These conditions may be associated with this topic. They are not a diagnosis or a ranked list of causes; follow the urgent-care guidance below.
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of appendicitis symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of appendicitis symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.
When to see a clinician
- Pain starting near the navel that migrates to the right lower abdomen
- Pain that worsens with movement, coughing, or pressing and letting go
- Fever with abdominal pain and loss of appetite
- Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down