Specifically, pay attention to pain in your lower right abdomen or pain that starts at your navel and moves to your lower abdomen. It generally gets worse if you move or cough. You may notice other symptoms, too, such as nausea, vomiting, fever, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or loss of appetite. Don’t ignore the pain in your abdomen, even if you don’t think it’s severe enough to be appendicitis. It’s better to get checked out by a medical professional just in case.
If antibiotics don’t help within 24 hours, you’ll likely need to undergo surgery to have your appendix removed.
For instance, if your appendix has burst and the infection has spread, you may need an open appendectomy instead of a laparoscopic surgery. Also, your doctor may need to change from a laparoscopic surgery to an open appendectomy mid-surgery.
Similarly, try distracting yourself with things you enjoy, like good music, chatting with friends, or a quiet activity like crocheting.
