Appendix

Appendicitis

Pain in your lower right abdomen is caused by appendicitis. In most people, however, pain begins around the navel and progresses. Appendicitis pain typically worsens as the inflammation worsens and eventually becomes severe.

Symptoms

• Pain that appears suddenly on the right side of the lower abdomen.
• Pain that begins around your navel and frequently moves to your lower right abdomen.
• Coughing, walking, or other jarring movements aggravate the pain.
• Vomiting and nausea.
• Appetite loss.
• Fever of low intensity that may worsen as the illness progresses.
• Diarrhea or constipation.
• Bloating in the abdomen.
• Flatulence.

Cause

Appendicitis is most likely caused by a blockage in the lining of the appendix, which leads to infection. The bacteria multiply quickly, causing the appendix to become inflamed, swollen, and filled with pus. If not treated promptly, the appendix can rupture.

Complications

Appendicitis can cause serious complications, like:

• Rupture : Infection spreads throughout your abdomen as a result of a rupture (peritonitis). This potentially fatal condition necessitates immediate surgery to remove the appendix and clean your abdominal cavity.
• A pocket of pus burst : If your appendix bursts, you may develop an infection pocket (abscess). In most cases, a surgeon drains the abscess by inserting a tube through your abdominal wall into the abscess. The tube is left in place for about two weeks, and you are given antibiotics to clear the infection.

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