Carlotta developed indigestion and pain under her navel over the weekend. As the workweek progressed, the pain worsened and moved to a point in the lower right abdomen, and she started to vomit and experience nausea and fever. You suspect that she is suffering from ________.

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The symptoms described (pain moving to the lower right abdomen, vomiting, nausea, and fever) are consistent with appendicitis, which is an inflammation of the appendix. Peptic ulcer and heartburn typically present with upper abdominal pain, and colorectal cancer can cause a variety of symptoms but typically does not present with sudden onset and rapid progression.

Carlotta Developed Indigestion and Pain Under Her Navel Over the Weekend