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.
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.
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.
An injury to the abdomen can cause trauma to the appendix and lead to ailments.
It is a disease that affects the intestines and causes inflammation. This can also adversely affect the appendix and cause appendicitis.
Abnormal growths inside the appendix can also cause problems that require appendix surgery.
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.
If your appendix is affected by disease or is blocked, then it might lead to swelling of your lower abdominal region.
If your abdominal muscles seem abnormally rigid, then it may be a sign of problems in your appendix.
Digestive disorders like diarrhoea or constipation, bloating and flatulence can also be a sign of problems with your appendix.
Any infections in the appendix can lead to nausea.
You might feel like vomiting too.
Appendicitis can cause a loss of appetite (you do not feel hungry whereas you normally would).
Infections in the appendix can lead to High-grade fever.