Is this an appendicitis?

I have been having an abdominal pain in the lower part of my abdomen that comes and goes. My friend thinks it’s an appendicitis. Kindly advise me.

Tomi (by SMS)

Most cases of Appendicitis are emergency cases that will make you rush to the hospital. For example, when you press on the sore place, which is on the lower right side of your abdomen, and it hurts when you let go. If you have pain like that, go to the doctor. If the doctor can’t see you, go to the hospital. It might be something else, still, you need to avoid a ruptured appendix which is very dangerous because it fills your abdominal cavity with bacteria and poisons. In view of this, it will be a good thing for you to see a doctor for an urgent examination and treatment.

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