Appendicitis Alert: 10 Symptoms You Need to Know
5. Low-Grade Fever
A mild fever—typically under 100.4°F (38°C)—often signals that the body is fighting inflammation. In cases of appendicitis, a fever usually appears as the infection worsens. If the appendix ruptures, the fever may spike higher as the infection spreads. Even in the absence of fever, persistent abdominal pain shouldn’t be ignored, especially if other symptoms are present.
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