Stomach pain isn't the only symptom of appendicitis -- here are 5 more

By Jose Sepulveda, Buzz60

Appendicitis is one of those conditions that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.

The pains are so excruciating you feel like you're going to die, and if left untreated and your appendix ruptures, you literally could.

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Appendicitis is odd because the appendix doesn't have a purpose, but a blockage in the lining of the appendix can result in infection and multiply.

Pain usually starts around the belly button and travels right, where the appendix lives, but the pain is only felt by about 50 percent of patients.

According to Prevention, here are five symptoms that aren't abdominal pain that could help save your life:

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