What is Appendicitis?
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is an 8-9 cm long tube of tissue extending from the large intestine.
The appendix (appendix), also known as the cecum, is the worm-like structure at the junction of the small intestine and large intestine, inflammation of this organ is called appendicitis.
It is a medical emergency that almost always requires immediate surgical intervention to remove the appendix.
If left untreated, it can cause the appendicitis to burst and cause an infection. This can be serious and sometimes fatal.
Appendicitis Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of appendicitis can include:
- Suddenly, pain in the right side of the lower abdomen
- Sudden pain that starts around the navel and usually
moves to your lower right abdomen - Pain that worsens when coughing, walking or doing other movements
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Mild fever
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Abdominal bloating
- Intestines the feeling that having the movement will relieve discomfort
Appendicitis Treatment
- A physical examination is performed by the doctor to diagnose appendicitis.
If there is tenderness and pain in the abdomen, a blood count test may be ordered for information about bacterial infection. - There is no definitive blood test that can directly establish the diagnosis of appendicitis.
- Treatment of the disease varies from person to person. Therefore, it is treated with surgery.
The type of surgery depends on the patient’s condition. - If the abscess in the appendix area has not burst or ruptured, antibiotic treatment is administered by the doctor.
- Then, the abscess in the organ can be drained with the help of a tube passed through the skin. And after this procedure, the appendix can be removed if necessary.
- If there is a tear or leak in the appendix, surgery should be performed as soon as possible.
- Removal of the appendix, called appendectomy, can be in the form of open surgery or laparoscopic surgery.
