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Calculated Shard: 96 (from laksa187)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa096.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://share.upmc.com/2017/06/appendicitis-symptoms/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://share.upmc.com/2017/06/appendicitis-symptoms/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2017\/06\/appendicitis-symptoms\/","crawl_time":1775351477,"first_indexed_time":1496499730,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,upmc!share,\/2017\/06\/appendicitis-symptoms\/ s443","src_root_hash":"12741625226546234896","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Know the Appendicitis Symptoms and Warning Signs | UPMC HealthBeat","meta_descriptions":["Abdominal pain can be a symptom of appendicitis--or a reaction to spicy meal. Learn how to identify appendicitis warning signs and symptoms."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Anyone who has ever felt a twinge in their right side has probably wondered if it’s a symptom of appendicitis.\nFortunately, mild discomfort like this is usually just gas or another minor ailment. But in some cases, abdominal pain can be a sign that your appendix — the tube of tissue at the end of your large intestine — may be in trouble. Learn more about these critical appendicitis symptoms so you can get the help you may need.\nWhat Is Acute Appendicitis?\nIn the simplest terms, acute appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch on the right side of your lower abdomen that appears to have no purpose or function.\nAcute appendicitis typically occurs when a blockage in the appendix’s lining causes a bacterial infection, which in turn leads to inflammation. Left untreated, the appendix can rupture, spreading bacteria throughout the abdomen—a medical emergency that can be life threatening. Anyone can develop acute appendicitis, but it’s most common in younger people between ages 10 and 30.\nDespite the seriousness of this problem, symptoms of appendicitis usually start out fairly mild. Over time, they can become severe. Watch for symptoms such as:\nSudden pain that starts near your bellybutton and shifts to your lower right abdomen.\nPain that gets worse when you take deep breaths, cough, or sneeze.\nAbdominal bloating.\nNausea.\nVomiting.\nConstipation.\nDiarrhea.\nLoss of appetite.\nLow-grade fever.\nBecause such symptoms can also be signs of many other gastrointestinal problems — from gas to a stomach bug to chronic conditions, including\ninflammatory bowel disease\n— it’s important to pay attention to your general health so you notice any changes.\nFind an emergency room or urgent care facility near you with\nUPMC CareFinder\n.\nAppendicitis Pain or Something Else?\nWhat tends to make appendicitis-related pain different from other types of abdominal pain includes:\nIt occurs suddenly.\nIt gets worse over the course of just a few hours.\nIt occurs before other symptoms, like bloating or nausea.\nIt can be described as different from other pain you’ve experienced.\nIf you suspect you or a loved one may be experiencing acute appendicitis, seek medical attention immediately. Treatment usually involves minimally invasive surgical removal of the appendix and a course of antibiotics to treat infection.\nEditor's Note: This article was originally published on\nJune 3, 2017\n, and was last reviewed on\nApril 8, 2022\n.","attrs_markdown":"[![UPMC HealthBeat](https:\/\/share-cdn-prod.azureedge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UPMC-logo_Health-Beat-200x29.png.webp)](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/ \"UPMC HealthBeat\")\n\nMenu Close Close\n\nBack\n\n- [Living and WellnessLiving and Wellness](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/category\/wellness\/ \"Living and Wellness\")\n  - [Family HealthFamily Health](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/category\/wellness\/family-health\/ \"Family Health\")\n  - [FitnessFitness](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/category\/wellness\/fitness\/ \"Fitness\")\n  - [LGBTQIA+ HealthLGBTQIA+ Health](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/category\/wellness\/lgbtq-health\/ \"LGBTQIA+ Health\")\n  - [Men's HealthMen’s 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Please try again later.\n\n[Or try our email preference center instead](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/email-preferences\/).\n### Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone\\!\n## What Is Acute Appendicitis?\nIn the simplest terms, acute appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch on the right side of your lower abdomen that appears to have no purpose or function.\n\nAcute appendicitis typically occurs when a blockage in the appendix’s lining causes a bacterial infection, which in turn leads to inflammation. Left untreated, the appendix can rupture, spreading bacteria throughout the abdomen—a medical emergency that can be life threatening. Anyone can develop acute appendicitis, but it’s most common in younger people between ages 10 and 30.\n\n## Acute Appendicitis Symptoms\nDespite the seriousness of this problem, symptoms of appendicitis usually start out fairly mild. Over time, they can become severe. Watch for symptoms such as:\n\n- Sudden pain that starts near your bellybutton and shifts to your lower right abdomen.\n- Pain that gets worse when you take deep breaths, cough, or sneeze.\n- [Abdominal bloating.](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2016\/04\/causes-of-stomach-bloat\/)\n- Nausea.\n- Vomiting.\n- Constipation.\n- [Diarrhea.](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2015\/05\/causes-of-diarrhea\/)\n- Loss of appetite.\n- [Low-grade fever.](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2016\/10\/fever-treatment-guidelines\/)\n\nBecause such symptoms can also be signs of many other gastrointestinal problems — from gas to a stomach bug to chronic conditions, including [inflammatory bowel disease](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2015\/09\/ibd-mm05\/) — it’s important to pay attention to your general health so you notice any changes.\n\n#### Find an emergency room or urgent care facility near you with [UPMC CareFinder](https:\/\/carefinder.upmc.com\/#\/).\n## Appendicitis Pain or Something Else?\nWhat tends to make appendicitis-related pain different from other types of abdominal pain includes:\n\n- It occurs suddenly.\n- It gets worse over the course of just a few hours.\n- It occurs before other symptoms, like bloating or nausea.\n- It can be described as different from other pain you’ve experienced.\n\nIf you suspect you or a loved one may be experiencing acute appendicitis, seek medical attention immediately. 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Learn more about these critical appendicitis symptoms so you can get the help you may need.\n\n## What Is Acute Appendicitis?\nIn the simplest terms, acute appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch on the right side of your lower abdomen that appears to have no purpose or function.\n\nAcute appendicitis typically occurs when a blockage in the appendix’s lining causes a bacterial infection, which in turn leads to inflammation. Left untreated, the appendix can rupture, spreading bacteria throughout the abdomen—a medical emergency that can be life threatening. Anyone can develop acute appendicitis, but it’s most common in younger people between ages 10 and 30.\n\nDespite the seriousness of this problem, symptoms of appendicitis usually start out fairly mild. Over time, they can become severe. Watch for symptoms such as:\n\n- Sudden pain that starts near your bellybutton and shifts to your lower right abdomen.\n- Pain that gets worse when you take deep breaths, cough, or sneeze.\n- [Abdominal bloating.](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2016\/04\/causes-of-stomach-bloat\/)\n- Nausea.\n- Vomiting.\n- Constipation.\n- [Diarrhea.](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2015\/05\/causes-of-diarrhea\/)\n- Loss of appetite.\n- [Low-grade fever.](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2016\/10\/fever-treatment-guidelines\/)\n\nBecause such symptoms can also be signs of many other gastrointestinal problems — from gas to a stomach bug to chronic conditions, including [inflammatory bowel disease](https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2015\/09\/ibd-mm05\/) — it’s important to pay attention to your general health so you notice any changes.\n\n#### Find an emergency room or urgent care facility near you with [UPMC CareFinder](https:\/\/carefinder.upmc.com\/#\/).\n## Appendicitis Pain or Something Else?\nWhat tends to make appendicitis-related pain different from other types of abdominal pain includes:\n\n- It occurs suddenly.\n- It gets worse over the course of just a few hours.\n- It occurs before other symptoms, like bloating or nausea.\n- It can be described as different from other pain you’ve experienced.\n\nIf you suspect you or a loved one may be experiencing acute appendicitis, seek medical attention immediately. Treatment usually involves minimally invasive surgical removal of the appendix and a course of antibiotics to treat infection.\n\n*Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 3, 2017, and was last reviewed on April 8, 2022.*","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Anyone who has ever felt a twinge in their right side has probably wondered if it’s a symptom of appendicitis. Fortunately, mild discomfort like this is usually just gas or another minor ailment. But in some cases, abdominal pain can be a sign that your appendix — the tube of tissue at the end of your large intestine — may be in trouble. Learn more about these critical appendicitis symptoms so you can get the help you may need. What Is Acute Appendicitis? In the simplest terms, acute appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch on the right side of your lower abdomen that appears to have no purpose or function. Acute appendicitis typically occurs when a blockage in the appendix’s lining causes a bacterial infection, which in turn leads to inflammation. Left untreated, the appendix can rupture, spreading bacteria throughout the abdomen—a medical emergency that can be life threatening. Anyone can develop acute appendicitis, but it’s most common in younger people between ages 10 and 30. Despite the seriousness of this problem, symptoms of appendicitis usually start out fairly mild. Over time, they can become severe. Watch for symptoms such as: Sudden pain that starts near your bellybutton and shifts to your lower right abdomen. Pain that gets worse when you take deep breaths, cough, or sneeze. Abdominal bloating. Nausea. Vomiting. Constipation. Diarrhea. Loss of appetite. Low-grade fever. Because such symptoms can also be signs of many other gastrointestinal problems — from gas to a stomach bug to chronic conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease — it’s important to pay attention to your general health so you notice any changes. Find an emergency room or urgent care facility near you with UPMC CareFinder . Appendicitis Pain or Something Else? What tends to make appendicitis-related pain different from other types of abdominal pain includes: It occurs suddenly. It gets worse over the course of just a few hours. It occurs before other symptoms, like bloating or nausea. It can be described as different from other pain you’ve experienced. If you suspect you or a loved one may be experiencing acute appendicitis, seek medical attention immediately. Treatment usually involves minimally invasive surgical removal of the appendix and a course of antibiotics to treat infection. Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 3, 2017 , and was last reviewed on April 8, 2022 .
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Anyone who has ever felt a twinge in their right side has probably wondered if it’s a symptom of appendicitis. Fortunately, mild discomfort like this is usually just gas or another minor ailment. But in some cases, abdominal pain can be a sign that your appendix — the tube of tissue at the end of your large intestine — may be in trouble. Learn more about these critical appendicitis symptoms so you can get the help you may need. ## Never Miss a Beat\! ### Subscribe to Our HealthBeat Newsletter\! (Tap to Join!)(Click to Join!) I understand that by providing my email address, I agree to receive emails from UPMC. I understand that I may opt out of receiving such communications at any time. Thank you for subscribing\! [You can now select the specific newsletters you'd like to receive](https://share.upmc.com/email-preferences/). You are already subscribed. [Subscribe to more newsletters in our email preference center](https://share.upmc.com/email-preferences/). Sorry, an error occurred. Please try again later. [Or try our email preference center instead](https://share.upmc.com/email-preferences/). ### Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone\! ## What Is Acute Appendicitis? In the simplest terms, acute appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch on the right side of your lower abdomen that appears to have no purpose or function. Acute appendicitis typically occurs when a blockage in the appendix’s lining causes a bacterial infection, which in turn leads to inflammation. Left untreated, the appendix can rupture, spreading bacteria throughout the abdomen—a medical emergency that can be life threatening. Anyone can develop acute appendicitis, but it’s most common in younger people between ages 10 and 30. ## Acute Appendicitis Symptoms Despite the seriousness of this problem, symptoms of appendicitis usually start out fairly mild. Over time, they can become severe. Watch for symptoms such as: - Sudden pain that starts near your bellybutton and shifts to your lower right abdomen. - Pain that gets worse when you take deep breaths, cough, or sneeze. - [Abdominal bloating.](https://share.upmc.com/2016/04/causes-of-stomach-bloat/) - Nausea. - Vomiting. - Constipation. - [Diarrhea.](https://share.upmc.com/2015/05/causes-of-diarrhea/) - Loss of appetite. - [Low-grade fever.](https://share.upmc.com/2016/10/fever-treatment-guidelines/) Because such symptoms can also be signs of many other gastrointestinal problems — from gas to a stomach bug to chronic conditions, including [inflammatory bowel disease](https://share.upmc.com/2015/09/ibd-mm05/) — it’s important to pay attention to your general health so you notice any changes. #### Find an emergency room or urgent care facility near you with [UPMC CareFinder](https://carefinder.upmc.com/#/). ## Appendicitis Pain or Something Else? What tends to make appendicitis-related pain different from other types of abdominal pain includes: - It occurs suddenly. - It gets worse over the course of just a few hours. - It occurs before other symptoms, like bloating or nausea. - It can be described as different from other pain you’ve experienced. If you suspect you or a loved one may be experiencing acute appendicitis, seek medical attention immediately. Treatment usually involves minimally invasive surgical removal of the appendix and a course of antibiotics to treat infection. Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 3, 2017, and was last reviewed on April 8, 2022. ## Connect with UPMC [Find a Doctor](https://providers.upmc.com/) [Patient Portal](https://myupmc.upmc.com/) [Request Appointment](https://www.upmc.com/contact/appointment-request) ## About [Trauma & Emergency Medicine](https://www.upmc.com/services/emergency-medicine) Emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye or in a heartbeat. 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Readable Markdown	Anyone who has ever felt a twinge in their right side has probably wondered if it’s a symptom of appendicitis. Fortunately, mild discomfort like this is usually just gas or another minor ailment. But in some cases, abdominal pain can be a sign that your appendix — the tube of tissue at the end of your large intestine — may be in trouble. Learn more about these critical appendicitis symptoms so you can get the help you may need. ## What Is Acute Appendicitis? In the simplest terms, acute appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch on the right side of your lower abdomen that appears to have no purpose or function. Acute appendicitis typically occurs when a blockage in the appendix’s lining causes a bacterial infection, which in turn leads to inflammation. Left untreated, the appendix can rupture, spreading bacteria throughout the abdomen—a medical emergency that can be life threatening. Anyone can develop acute appendicitis, but it’s most common in younger people between ages 10 and 30. Despite the seriousness of this problem, symptoms of appendicitis usually start out fairly mild. Over time, they can become severe. Watch for symptoms such as: - Sudden pain that starts near your bellybutton and shifts to your lower right abdomen. - Pain that gets worse when you take deep breaths, cough, or sneeze. - [Abdominal bloating.](https://share.upmc.com/2016/04/causes-of-stomach-bloat/) - Nausea. - Vomiting. - Constipation. - [Diarrhea.](https://share.upmc.com/2015/05/causes-of-diarrhea/) - Loss of appetite. - [Low-grade fever.](https://share.upmc.com/2016/10/fever-treatment-guidelines/) Because such symptoms can also be signs of many other gastrointestinal problems — from gas to a stomach bug to chronic conditions, including [inflammatory bowel disease](https://share.upmc.com/2015/09/ibd-mm05/) — it’s important to pay attention to your general health so you notice any changes. #### Find an emergency room or urgent care facility near you with [UPMC CareFinder](https://carefinder.upmc.com/#/). ## Appendicitis Pain or Something Else? What tends to make appendicitis-related pain different from other types of abdominal pain includes: - It occurs suddenly. - It gets worse over the course of just a few hours. - It occurs before other symptoms, like bloating or nausea. - It can be described as different from other pain you’ve experienced. If you suspect you or a loved one may be experiencing acute appendicitis, seek medical attention immediately. Treatment usually involves minimally invasive surgical removal of the appendix and a course of antibiotics to treat infection. Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 3, 2017, and was last reviewed on April 8, 2022.
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