I have the same symptoms as appendicitis. but the severe pain is on my left side. does this mean i have appendicitis?

Low likelihood: Causes of recurrent LLQ abdominal discomfort may be identified by first addressing accompanying signs/symptoms so as to localize the organ involved: vaginal discharge or bleeding, alteration in periods, pregnancy risk? Fever, nausea, vomiting, altered stool pattern, blood with stool, tenderness, distension? Painful urination, blood in urine? Recent trauma, herniations? Age? Gender? Risk factors?

Get medical Ckup: Any abdominal pain if it persists beyond a few hours is of serious concern especially if it is associated with nausea/vomiting or fever. If the pain is persistent and severe, you should head to the ER to find out the cause. Appendicitis is still a possibility despite the location of the pain but the pain has to be pretty severe to consider this as a likely diagnosis.

Low probability: Appendicitis pain is commonly located in the Right lower abdomen region. It can occasionally be more central around the umbilicus or higher towards the diaphragm on the right side. Left sided pain is possible but very rare. There are more chances of other causes such as an ovarian cyst, kidney infection, diverticulitis or ectopic pregnancy to cause pain in the left lower abdomen. See your doctor