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What is the Appendix?
To diagnose your disease and suggest an appropriate surgical option, the doctor will perform a clinical examination of the affected area. The doctor might even suggest a blood test and a urine test to check for symptoms of infection. Imaging tests like X-Ray, CT scans or MRI scans may also be suggested to check for signs of appendicitis. Book your Appendix surgery through PharmEasy SurgiCare. Our Care Expert will help you in getting your diagnostic tests done through PharmEasy.
Causes
Blockage
If the opening where the appendix connects to the intestines gets blocked by a foreign object, it can lead to appendicitis due to the obstruction and building of infection.
Infections in the digestive tract
Any infection in the digestive tract can affect the appendix and lead to the further spreading of the infection and formation of pus inside the organ.
Injury to the abdomen
An injury to the abdomen can cause trauma to the appendix and lead to ailments.
Inflammatory bowel disease
It is a disease that affects the intestines and causes inflammation. This can also adversely affect the appendix and cause appendicitis.
Growth inside the appendix
Abnormal growths inside the appendix can also cause problems that require appendix surgery.
Symptoms
Pain in the abdomen
A major symptom of appendicitis is a sharp abdominal pain that originates at the belly button and can be felt till the lower side of the right abdomen.
Swelling in the abdomen
If your appendix is affected by disease or is blocked, then it might lead to swelling of your lower abdominal region.
Rigidness
If your abdominal muscles seem abnormally rigid, then it may be a sign of problems in your appendix.
Digestive problems
Digestive disorders like diarrhoea or constipation, bloating and flatulence can also be a sign of problems with your appendix.
Nausea
Any infections in the appendix can lead to nausea.
Vomiting
You might feel like vomiting too.
Loss of appetite
Appendicitis can cause a loss of appetite (you do not feel hungry whereas you normally would).
High-grade fever
Infections in the appendix can lead to High-grade fever.
Prevention
Foods that are rich in fibre and you could include in your diet
- Fruits and leafy vegetables.
- Legumes like lentils, beans, and split peas.
- Whole-grain foods and cereals like oats, brown rice, and whole-wheat products.
Treatment of Appendicitis
Laparoscopic appendectomy
This appendix surgery is the least invasive method to treat appendicitis. A small incision is made in the abdomen and a thin tube called a laparoscope is inserted. This helps the surgeon image inside your body and guide the tools to remove your appendix. There is minimal scarring and you recover quickly.
Open Surgery
This surgical procedure is done under a general anaesthetic. The varicocele veins are accessed through an incision in the groin and closed. Normal blood flow resumes after the varicocele veins are closed.
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Frequently asked questions
Why should one go for appendix surgery?
You should go for appendix surgery if your doctor suggests it to you. Visit a doctor if you notice symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness or rigidity and low-grade fever.
What are the chances of bleeding during an appendix laparoscopy surgery?
There are minimal chances of bleeding after appendix laparoscopic surgery.
What foods can cause appendicitis?
Appendicitis may be triggered by having foods such as grape, fig, oats, orange, cocoa, seeds of vegetables, melon and barley in excess.
What causes appendicitis?
Appendicitis can be caused by infections such as bacterial, viral or parasitic in the digestive tract. If you notice signs of appendicitis such as nausea, vomiting, pain around your lower abdomen, get a doctor's consultation.
Can appendicitis be treated without a surgical procedure?
Appendicitis usually needs surgical removal of the appendix. Your doctor will suggest the best treatment option for you after a clinical examination.
What are the complications of appendicitis if left untreated?
If appendicitis is left untreated it can lead to severe complications like peritonitis, ruptured appendix, septicemia and abscesses.
Where is the appendix located in the human body?
The appendix is a pouch-shaped organ that projects out of the colon and is present on the lower right side of the abdomen.
Where does appendix pain occur?
Appendix pain occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed due to infection and gets filled with pus.
What happens when your appendix bursts?
When your appendix bursts, the pus or rupture spreads throughout the abdomen, which might cause a life-threatening condition. In case this happens, immediate medical attention and surgery are needed to remove the appendix and clean out the abdomen.
How long can you live after your appendix bursts?
As soon as your appendix bursts, you are at risk of an infection spreading, which can be a life-threatening condition. However, the onset of sepsis happens between 24-72 hours after the rupture. We advise you seek expert medical attention as soon as you suspect appendicitis to avoid the same.
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