What is appendicitis?
Generally speaking, we all know that an appendix hangs off the beginning of the large intestine and doesn’t have a function. The appendix gets infected due to an obstruction in the intestine which could be either fecal matter being accumulated causing the bacteria to grow or some unwanted substance.
Thus, appendicitis occurs very quickly in some individuals while in some it occurs after several hours of obstruction. It is said that the earlier it is detected and treated, the safer it is. But, if not, the appendix would start rupturing leading to severe complications and so, determination of the signs of appendicitis progressing from the beginning till the end.
Signs To Be Taken Note Of:
- Sudden pain around the navel
- Lack of energy due to a weak appetite
- Constipation or Diarrhea
- Occurrence of low-grade fever
- Intensified pain on the lower right of the abdomen
- Nausea or Vomiting
How Can It Be Treated?
In case you feel a slight lowering down in the pain, it isn’t appendicitis. But in case you do have pain, you can be at the bottom list of the hospital to get things done.
The standard treatment is known to all of us is an appendectomy, surgery to remove the appendix. This is majorly done to avoid the appendix from rupturing. This appendix is removed through three half-inch incisions. Another way to get rid of appendicitis is laparoscopy which is an instrument that gives a view of the inside of the abdomen. This aids in permitting the surgical procedure.
Conclusion:
Patients have a hurdle-free walk and can get up just within a day after the conductance of the surgery. Normal activities can be resumed within a few weeks.
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