What is appendicitis?

Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the beginning of the large intestine.

How do members experience appendicitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with appendicitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for appendicitis*

Who has appendicitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 20
30s 38
40s 44
50s 56
60s 28
70+ 21

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 54
Female 156