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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Back pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Headaches
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What people are taking for it
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 16 | |
| 30s | 40 | |
| 40s | 46 | |
| 50s | 53 | |
| 60s | 34 | |
| 70+ | 25 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 55 | |
| Female | 161 |