The appendix is a finger-like structure attached to the large intestine, located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. Its exact function is still not fully understood. The most common symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and malaise. The pain associated with appendicitis is specific. It typically begins around the belly button and then shifts to the lower right side of the abdomen. While symptoms can vary from person to person, these symptoms are the most common way appendicitis presents itself.

The most common cause of appendicitis is a blockage, often due to stool becoming lodged in the appendix, which leads to inflammation and infection.

In female patients, appendicitis symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for ovarian pain. If a woman is experiencing

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