# 2. Appendix Pain: Symptoms, Causes and When to See a Surgeon in Thane **SEO title:** Appendicitis Symptoms and Treatment | Surgeon in Thane West **Meta description:** Learn the warning signs of appendicitis and when surgery may be needed. Consult Dr. Ankur Bhanushali in Thane West. Call 8691033033. **URL slug:** appendicitis-symptoms-treatment-thane ## Appendicitis Symptoms and Treatment: When to See a Surgeon in Thane West Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed. It can cause abdominal pain that often begins around the navel and moves to the lower right side. Appendicitis can worsen quickly and requires prompt medical assessment. **Common presentations:** - Acute appendicitis: Sudden inflammation that needs urgent evaluation. - Complicated appendicitis: Inflammation associated with perforation or an abscess. - Recurrent appendicitis-like symptoms: Repeated episodes of abdominal pain that require proper diagnosis. **Symptoms to watch for:** Increasing abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever and pain that worsens with movement or coughing. **Why not wait?** An inflamed appendix may perforate and cause a serious abdominal infection. Persistent or worsening lower-right abdominal pain needs urgent medical evaluation. Consult Dr. Ankur Bhanushali, M.S., D. Lap. (Surg), laparoscopic surgeon with 22+ years of experience at Aayush Multispecialty Hospital, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West. Open 24 hours. Book a consultation today. **What increases the risk of appendicitis?** Appendicitis can occur at different ages and is not always preventable. Blockage of the appendix is one possible cause of inflammation. **What happens at the consultation?** The surgeon assesses your symptoms, examines your abdomen and may recommend blood tests, urine tests or imaging. Treatment may involve appendectomy, including laparoscopic surgery when appropriate. **Related reading:** Laparoscopic vs Open Appendix Surgery, Recovery After Appendectomy, Warning Signs of an Abdominal Emergency Dr. Ankur Bhanushali, M.S., D. Lap. (Surg) Aayush Multispecialty Hospital, 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West 400602 Open 24 hours. Call or WhatsApp 8691033033.