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- 25 Years
- 01/04/2021
What does appendix pain feel like?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Normal appendix do not cause any pain unless it is inflammed. During that period, sudden sharp pain that starts on the right side of your lower abdomen. It may also start near your belly button and then move lower to your right. The pain may feel like a cramp at first, and it may get worse when you cough, sneeze, or move.
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