Appendicitis Facts You Need To Know

Appendicitis is caused by a blockage in the hollow portion of the appendix usually by a dried fecal material and others such as inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection, parasites, gallstones and more. It is a very common medical condition that requires emergency measure. It usually presents its self with an excruciating pain at the right lower abdominal portion. If the condition is not treated on time, it could rupture and this can lead to serious health threat that can be lethal to the patient. 

The following are some of the salient facts about this condition that will help to clear any form of misconception you might have towards this medical condition 

What is appendicitis?

Appendicitis is simply the inflammation of the appendix 

What is the appendix? 

The appendix is a finger-like pouch that is attached to the lower right end of the large intestine. researchers have not been able to come up with any meaningful role play by the appendix and as such surgical removal of the structure does not really have any negative impact on your health. Although there are some suggestive claims regarding its roles in the body, but such claims are still clouded in controversy.

What are the causes of appendicitis? 

Appendicitis usually results from the obstruction of its hollowed portion thereby causing the bacteria within it to multiply and then leads to inflammation. the following are some of the causes of this obstruction 

• feces 
• bacteria
• enlarged lymph tissue in the wall the appendix caused by infection
• inflammatory bowel disease 
• trauma to the abdomen    

It is very important that a surgical operation is performed early enough to remove the appendix in order to prevent it from bursting, as this will lead to the spread of infection within the abdomen and hence could lead to peritonitis.

Who are those that can suffer from appendicitis?

Appendicitis can affect any body, but is more likely to occur among those between  10 to 30 years of age.

What are the major symptoms of appendicitis? 

Appendicitis usually projects certain signs and symptoms that will give enough head way to doctors. the initial  symptom of appendicitis is  abdominal pain, and the abdominal pain usually take the following form or order

• occur suddenly 
• begins at the lower portion of the stomach and later moves to the right portion of the abdomen.
• get severe within a few hours
• the pain get aggravated by walking, sneezing, coughing or taking deep breath  

Other symptoms of appendicitis includes the following

• nausea
• vomiting 
•  loss of appetite
• abdominal swelling
• difficulty in passing out gas
• constipation
• low grade fever 

How can appendicitis be diagnosed?

This condition can easily be diagnosed by a doctor or other professional health care provider by simply carrying out meticulous examination of the presented symptoms and by looking at the medical history of the patient. Once the doctor is able to pin  point convincing evidence of this condition, surgical operation is imperative in order to prevent it from bursting.

How can appendicitis be treated? 

The surgical removal of the appendix is the major and initial treatment offer to this condition. the surgical removal of the appendix is known as appendectomy. prompt surgery is very essential once this condition has been diagnosed in a patient.

What should be your move if you suspect that you have appendicitis? 

 Once the condition of appendicitis is suspected, the right move is to see a doctor right away to carry out the necessary diagnosis that can help to confirm the condition. Appendicitis is an emergency condition and should be treated on time to avoid rupturing.