There’s no sure way to prevent/ avoid appendicitis. But you might be able to lower your risk of developing it by eating a fiber-rich diet. Although more research is needed on the potential role of diet, appendicitis is less common in countries where people eat high-fiber diets. Foods that are high in fiber include fruits,
Appendicitis
Appendix and hernia
An Amyand’s hernia is an inguinal hernia that contains vermiform appendix. De Garengeot’s hernias are similar; however, in this case the appendix is within a femoral hernia. Both types of hernia are rare, and those hernias associated with appendicitis, perforation, or abscess are even scarcer presentations. Read more about them here. In Hindi एपेंडिसाइटिस और
Appendix and pregnancy
Acute appendicitis is the most common non-obstetric emergency requiring surgery during pregnancy. The symptoms of appendicitis may be mistaken for routine discomfort from pregnancy. Pregnancy may also cause your appendix to shift upward in your abdomen, which can affect the location of appendicitis-related pain. This can make it harder to diagnose. Delayed diagnosis and treatment
What is the treatment of Appendicitis?
Your doctor’s recommended treatment plan for appendicitis will most likely involve antibiotics followed by surgery to remove your appendix. This is known as an appendectomy. Appendectomy can be performed as open surgery using one abdominal incision about 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) long (laparotomy). Or the surgery can be done through a
What are the types of Appendicitis?
Acute appendicitis Acute appendicitis is a severe and sudden case of appendicitis. It’s most common in children and young adults between the ages 10 and 30 years old and occurs more frequently in males than females. Pain tends to develop and intensify quickly over the course of 24 hours. It requires immediate medical treatment. If
What to eat and avoid for appendix?
There’s no sure way to prevent/ avoid appendicitis. But you might be able to lower your risk of developing it by eating a fiber-rich diet. Although more research is needed on the potential role of diet, appendicitis is less common in countries where people eat high-fiber diets. Foods that are high in fiber include fruits,
What is appendix with perforation or appendix rupture?
When the opening to the appendix gets blocked by some material from the intestine, it becomes irritated, swollen, and infected. Sometimes such infection of the appendix can cause a hole that allows the infection to spread to the rest of the abdomen. This is called a "perforated" or "ruptured" appendicitis. Depending on the status of
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When does appendix burst?
When appendicitis is left untreated, bacteria and pus begin to build up in the appendix and cause it to swell. Ultimately, the wall of the appendix is compromised, allowing the pus and other bacteria to ooze out into the abdominal cavity. Though it is not an explosive event, this is referred to as bursting or
How is appendicitis detected?
The initial symptoms of Appendicitis are Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomenSudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomenPain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movementsNausea and vomitingLoss of appetiteLow-grade fever that may worsen as the illness progressesConstipation
How does appendix infection or appendicitis happen?
A blockage in the lining of the appendix that results in infection is the likely cause of appendicitis. The bacteria multiply rapidly, causing the appendix to become inflamed, swollen and filled with pus. If not treated promptly, the appendix can rupture. The initial symptoms of Appendicitis are Sudden pain that begins on the right side
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What are some initial symptoms of Appendix infection or appendicitis?
Some initial symptoms of appendicitis are Pain that intensifies over a couple of hours and migrates to the lower right abdomen (the area around the right hip bone)Lack of energy and loss of appetiteThe condition progressively worsens, perhaps leading to nauseaConstipation, inability to pass gas or diarrheaA fever of 99-102 degrees If the pain goes
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Can the appendix grow back?
An appendectomy is done if you are diagnosed with appendicitis. Because you only have one appendix and it cannot grow back after being removed, you can only have an appendectomy once. In Hindi क्या अपेंडिक्स वापस बढ़ सकता है? यदि आपको एपेंडिसाइटिस का निदान किया जाता है तो एक एपेंडेक्टोमी किया जाता है। क्योंकि आपके