Know the causes and symptoms of Appendicitis

Are you experiencing a sharp pain in your lower right abdomen?It could be appendicitis! Get it treated at the earliest to prevent further damage to the abdominal cavity.

Appendix is a 3 and half inch long tube of tissue placed in the lower right side of the large intestine.An inflammation of the appendix is known as appendicitis.As a matter of fact, appendix does not have any specific function to perform in the human body but appendicitis should not be left untreated.An inflamed appendix can burst causing its infectious materials to be released in the abdominal cavity. This can be harmful and cause inflammation of the abdominal cavity.

 Symptoms of appendicitis

Following are the symptoms of appendicitis;

·         Nausea

·         Poor appetite

·         Pain in the right part of the abdomen

·         Bloating of the abdomen

·         Pain in the abdomen that worsens on coughing , walking etc.

·         High fever

·         Constipation

·         Severe cramps in the abdomen

·         Pain while urinating

Causes of appendicitis

Appendicitis normally occurs due to a blockage in the lining of the appendix.The blockage can occur when the appendix gets inflamed in case the body suffers from an infection or due to some foreign particles or even stool.

Treatment

Appendicitis is normally treated through surgery known as appendectomy. The doctor will recommend some antibiotics before the surgery to avoid any infection.

Incisions of about 2- 4 inches is made in appendectomy.Appendectomy is advantageous in cases where  the appendix has ruptured ,spreading the infection and causing abscess.Appendectomy allows the surgeon to clean the abdominal cavity better.Laparoscopic surgery can also be used to treat appendicitis. Laparoscopic surgery is less painful and ensures a quicker recovery. It is beneficial for elderly patients and obese patients.

It is recommended that a person does not leave appendicitis untreated as a ruptured appendix can cause peritonitis.Peritonitis can spread into the abdominal cavity and can be life threatening. Consult a gastroenterologist at Kharghar Medicity Hospital and prevent damage to your appendix!

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