Are right lower abdominal pain and fever associated with appendicitis?

Question
Hi doctor,
Now I am having abdominal pain and pain in the lower right abdomen, with mild fever symptoms. Ask the doctor, is the pain in the lower right abdomen and fever associated with appendicitis?
Thuc Nguyen Van (1987)
Answer
Hello,
To the question: “Is the pain in the lower right abdomen and fever associated with appendicitis? The doctor would like to answer as follows:
Pain in the right iliac fossa and lower abdomen accompanied by fever is one of the symptoms of Appendicitis. However, to diagnose appendicitis you need to go to the nearest medical facility for additional tests such as abdominal ultrasound, blood count test...
If you still have questions about abdominal pain In the lower right, you can go to the nearest medical facility or Vinmec Health System Hospital for more detailed examination and advice by doctors. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health. Best regards!

Answered by Specialist Doctor I Vu Huy Hien - Vinmec Times City International General Clinic - Gastrointestinal - Endoscopy Unit - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.