Acute Appendicitis

Acute appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix. The appendix can be blocked and can fill with bacteria. If left untreated the appendix can burst and cause infection. A child with acute appendicitis may feel several symptoms, including:

• Abdominal pain near the belly button
• Abdominal swelling
• Nausea
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal swelling

Treatments include antibiotic medicines, drainage of the appendix and surgery to remove the appendix.