Appendicitis, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment – Agrawal Gastrocare Center Indore
What is Appendicitis
Your appendix can develop appendicitis when it gets swollen, most frequently as a result of a blockage. It could be acute or chronic. A little pouch connected to the intestine, the appendix. Your bottom right abdomen is where it’s positioned. Bacteria can grow within your appendix when it becomes blocked.
Pus and swelling may grow as a result, putting pressure on your abdomen that hurts. Blood flow can also be blocked by appendicitis. Your appendix may burst if you have appendicitis. Anyone can get appendicitis.
However, some people can be more prone to this illness than others. Age, family history, and any internal issues are a few risk factors for appendicitis. Although appendicitis can affect anyone. The appendix is surgically removed as part of standard care.
Causes of Appendicitis
Appendicitis’ exact causes are frequently unknown. According to experts, it arises when a portion of the appendix gets blocked or obstructed.
Your appendix may get blocked for a number of reasons, including:
● A mass of hardened stool
● Increased lymphoid follicle size
● Stomach worms
● A serious injury
● Tumors
Abdominal pain can be brought on by numerous medical conditions.
Symptoms of Appendicitis
In the early stages of appendicitis, you may have light abdominal cramping that gradually spreads to your lower right abdominal quadrant.
Appendicitis symptoms include:
● Appetite loss
● Indigestion
● Stomach bloating
● Vomiting
● Low-grade temperature
Treatment of Appendicitis
The appendix will most likely be surgically removed after antibiotics, according to your doctor’s suggested method of treatment for appendicitis. This is known as appendectomy. Rarely, minor appendicitis may recover from with antibiotics. To remove your appendix, however, you will typically need surgery.
A combination of the following could also be used as a treatment: If your abscess has not ruptured, you should first get it removed with a needle or by surgery. Your doctor could also advise you to make dietary changes.
Dr. Amit Agarwal
Director & Gastroenterologist Consultant
Agarwal Gastrocare Center Indore