You cannot reliably test for appendicitis at home
Seek urgent medical care if you have right lower abdominal pain
Seek urgent medical care if the pain worsens with movement, coughing, or walking
Seek urgent medical care if you have fever
Seek urgent medical care if you have nausea or vomiting
Seek urgent medical care if you have loss of appetite
Seek urgent medical care if you have abdominal swelling
Seek urgent medical care if you have constipation or diarrhea with abdominal pain
Seek urgent medical care if you have pain that starts near the navel and moves to the lower right abdomen
Seek emergency care immediately if the pain is severe or sudden
Seek emergency care immediately if you faint, feel confused, or look very ill
Do not eat or drink much if appendicitis is possible
Do not take laxatives or use enemas
Do not delay medical evaluation if symptoms are present