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Appendectomy - Appendicitis
Symptoms
If you have appendicitis, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- pain in your upper abdomen or around your bellybutton
- pain in the lower right side of your abdomen
- loss of appetite
- indigestion, nausea, vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation
- abdominal swelling
- inability to pass gas
- low-grade fever
Appendicitis pain may start off as mild cramping. It often becomes more steady and severe over time. It may start in your upper abdomen or bellybutton area, before moving to the lower right quadrant of your abdomen.
If you’re constipated and you suspect that you may have appendicitis, avoid taking laxatives or using an enema. These treatments may cause your appendix to burst.
Contact your doctor if you have tenderness in the right side of your abdomen along with any of other symptoms of appendicitis. Appendicitis can quickly become a medical emergency. Get the information you need to recognize this serious condition.
Causes
The exact cause of appendicitis is unknown. Experts believe it develops when part of the appendix becomes obstructed, or blocked.
Many things can potentially block your appendix, including:
- a buildup of hardened stool
- enlarged lymphoid follicles
- intestinal worms
- traumatic injury
- tumors
When your appendix becomes blocked, bacteria can multiply inside it. This can lead to the formation of pus and swelling, which can cause painful pressure in your abdomen.
More about Treatment
Treatment options for appendicitis
Depending on your condition, your doctor’s recommended treatment plan for appendicitis may include one or more of the following:
- surgery to remove your appendix
- needle drainage or surgery to drain an abscess
- antibiotics
- pain relievers
- IV fluids
- liquid diet
In rare cases, appendicitis may get better without surgery. But in most cases, you will need surgery to remove your appendix. This is known as an appendectomy.
If you have an abscess that hasn’t ruptured, your doctor may treat the abscess before you undergo surgery. To start, they will give you antibiotics. Then they will use a needle to drain the abscess of pus.
FAQ on this Treatment
What activities should be avoided after appendix surgery ?
Strenuous activity like weight lifting, running, jogging should be avoided immediately after the surgery.
What are the complications of appendicitis?
If left untreated, the appendix may burst releasing harmful bacteria in the abdominal cavity causing infections and can become life threatening.