Pain in your side

The appendix is a tube-like organ, with no known purpose, attached to the large intestine. Appendicitis describes when the appendix becomes inflamed, making it prone to rupturing, which is a serious medical emergency.
You should seek medical attention at once if you have symptoms in the following list, provided by the U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Abdominal pain, particularly pain that starts around the belly button and moves to the lower right side.
Lack of appetite.
Nausea or vomiting.
Diarrhea, constipation.
Low fever that begins after other symptoms start.
Swelling in the abdomen.
(Source: HealthDay News)