Appendicitis is a medical crisis situation wherein urgent removal of an inflamed appendix (3.5 inches in length tubular structure of tissues extending from the colon) becomes important. Though it is not precisely known what its role is in our body, but it well-known that living without an appendix is possible sans evident upshots.
In case timely treatment is not meted out, appendix inflammation could sooner or later disintegrate or puncture leading to its transmittable substances be spilled over in the stomach cavity causing peritonitis (a grave condition wherein peritoneum or stomach cavity lining develops severe inflammation) which could turn lethal until express treatment involving the use of high-strength antibiotics is given.
In some situations, formation of a boil filled with pus (infection that is cased off from other areas of the body) surfaces exterior to the appendix inflammation. Scar band then cases off the appendix from the remnant abdominal area averting infection being spread. A carbuncled appendix is a comparatively lesser urgency scenario; however, regrettably, its identification is possible solely during surgery. Hence, every appendicitis
case is given urgent priority necessitating surgical procedure.
One from 15 Americans would develop appendicitis and even as it could arise among people of all ages, yet it rarely has been observed in infants less than two years of age & highly pervasive in the age band of ten & thirty old.
Appendicitis is the result of appendix blockage, mostly due to feces, foreign bodies, have a cancerous reason or due to infection wherein appendix swelling occurs in reaction to bodily infection.
Appendicitis Symptoms
The characteristic appendicitis symptoms comprise of:- Generally the foremost sign is dulling ache felt close to the umbilicus or upper abdominal area that turns sharp-shooting as it radiates to the lower-right abdominal area.
- Lost hunger.
- The person feels nauseous & pukes shortly subsequent to the stomach pains starting.
- Swell up of the abdomen.
- Body temperatures between ninety- nine degree Fahrenheit & 102 degree Fahrenheit.
- Gassiness along with looseness of bowels or feeling constipated.
- Passing gas is not possible.
- Dulling or sharp-shooting
pains in any abdominal area (lower/upper), rectal or back areas. - Pains felt when urinating.
- The person would vomit before sensing pains in the abdomen.
- Pains experienced match the above mentioned symptoms. Avoid consumption of liquids or solids, using painkillers, antacid, purgative, heating pad that could lead to appendix inflammation rupturing.
- Appendicitis symptoms are experienced in spite of its removal been done earlier. This could be a sign of other conditions and seeking medical assistance soon.
- Uncontrollably vomit.
- Sense augmented abdominal pains.
- Feel Dizzy/faint.
- Bloody presence in vomits, urine or feces.
- Looseness of bowels.
- Fever.