The appendix is a finger-sized tube that connects the big and small intestines. It has no known purpose, but if it becomes inflamed or infected (appendicitis), you will require emergency treatment. An inflamed appendix can produce intermittent pain. It could also break open (rupture), causing extreme discomfort. Bacteria can spread through the abdominal cavity if the appendix ruptures. These bacteria cause peritonitis, a potentially fatal infection.
Symptoms
- People complain of significant soreness around their abdomen.
- Appendicitis can cause a loss of appetite.
- High fever is also a warning indication.
- Diarrhea or constipation for an extended period of time is another common symptom.
- Appendicitis patients frequently experience nausea and fever.
- People also experience severe pain while urinating
What is the cause of appendicitis?
It is unknown what causes appendicitis. Something causes your appendix to become inflamed (irritated and swollen) or infected. Possible causes include:
- Trauma or injury to the abdomen.
- Blockage at the junction of the appendix and the intestines.
- Infection of the digestive tract.
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Growths within the appendix
WHAT IS THE APPENDICITIS TREATMENT OPTIONS?
Appendicitis treatment is simple, but you must have appendectomy surgery because it is the only way to treat this medical condition. After appendicitis, appendix removal is required to reduce the risk of further problems.
Laparoscopy – Laparoscopy, also known as minimally invasive surgery or keyhole/Band-Aid surgery, is used to minimize huge incisions that take a long time to heal. In this surgery, the surgeon employs a very thin tube (laparoscope) containing a tiny camera with its own lights inside the abdomen.
Open surgery is recommended when the appendix has ruptured, the infection has moved to the abdomen, or there is an abscess. The appendix is removed with a single big cut or incision in the abdomen.
Abscess drainage When the appendix bursts and an abscess forms around it, the doctor must drain the pus from the body and treat the infection with an antibiotic before performing open surgery. The procedure can be performed once the infection has been resolved.