Appendix pain, typically caused by appendicitis, usually starts around the belly button (the mid-abdomen) and then shifts to the lower right side of the abdomen, where the appendix is located
. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine on the lower right side of the belly
. The pain often begins as a dull or cramping sensation near the belly button and gradually becomes sharper and more severe as it moves to the right lower quadrant of the abdomen
. This area is sometimes called McBurney's point, which is a spot about one- third of the way from the front of the hip bone to the belly button, directly over the appendix
. The pain typically worsens with movement such as walking, coughing, or pressing on the lower right abdomen
. Other symptoms often accompany the pain, including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, and abdominal tenderness
. In summary, appendix pain is primarily felt in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen, but it usually starts near the belly button and then shifts to this location as the inflammation progresses
