Appendicitis typically begins with a sudden pain that starts around the belly button or the middle of the abdomen. This pain often comes and goes initially but then intensifies and shifts to the lower right side of the abdomen, where the appendix is located
. The pain usually worsens with movement, coughing, walking, or other jarring motions, and it becomes sharper and more localized over time
. People often describe it as a severe, sharp, or cramping pain. It may also wake you up from sleep and does not improve with over-the-counter pain medication
. Other common symptoms accompanying the pain include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, and sometimes an inability to pass gas
. The pain and symptoms typically worsen over several hours and require prompt medical attention to prevent complications such as rupture of the appendix
. In summary, appendicitis pain feels like a sudden, sharp, and worsening pain that starts near the belly button and moves to the lower right abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and fever
