How to Tell if Stomach Pain is Appendicitis or Just Trapped Gas?

How to Tell if Stomach Pain is Appendicitis or Just Trapped Gas?

1. Introduction Appendicitis pain typically begins as a dull ache near the belly button, migrates to the lower right abdomen, and worsens steadily over several hours, often accompanied by fever and nausea. Conversely, trapped gas causes sharp, shifting cramps that can be felt anywhere in the abdomen and generally resolve after passing flatulence or having … Read more