Appendicitis Symptons and Treatment

1. Appendicitis Symptons and Treatment

2. The appendix is a small vestigial organ located at the proximal part of the large intestine called cecum. Exactly function of appendix is not known but when it becomes inflamed or blocked it is very painful and can cause serious complications. This condition is called appendicitis. If you are looking for Appendix Surgery in Mumbai then here one of the expertise in Appendicitis treatment

3. Are you looking for Appendix lady doctor in Mumbai then you are the right place Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is one of the specialised doctor for appendix treatment in Mumbai. • Types of appendicitis • When the appendix becomes blocked because of a tumour or stool, it can cause infection, pus formation, and swelling and even block the blood flow. The walls of appendix can perforate and cause it to burst and can be the reason behind sudden and severe pain in the right lower abdomen. • There are two types of appendicitis • Acuteappendicitis: This happens suddenly and is very severe. This type of appendicitis commonly affects children and young adults. The pain intensifies quickly and immediate treatment is needed or else it can lead to complications.

4. Chronic appendicitis: This is a less common form of appendicitis and has very mild symptoms. There are episodes of pain off and on over a period of months or even years. It is difficult to diagnose but can be dangerous nonetheless and can develop into acute appendicitis. • What causes appendicitis? • Few known triggers for appendicitis include: • Injury to abdominal area or recent trauma • Blockage at the appendix opening • Infection and/or inflammation in digestive tract or bowels • Growth or tumour in appendix • What are the signs and symptoms of appendicitis? • Pain in the upper abdomen or a radiating pain in the belly button area which moves to the lower right portion of abdomen is the most common symptom of appendicitis. This pain can • Start suddenly and be very intense • Get worse when you cough or sneeze • Make it difficult to work or sleep • Increase in few hours

5. Other symptoms include • Pain and tenderness in the abdomen area • Swelling • Constipation and difficulty in passing gas • Diarrhoea • Loss of appetite • Fever and chills • Nausea and vomiting • Cost of appendix surgery in Mumbai may depend upon many factor and patient condition also. • Treatment of appendicitis • If appendicitis is not treated it can cause complications. If appendix ruptures it can cause the stools, bile, and infection to spill into the abdominal cavity and cause peritonitis, abscesses, and even sepsis. • Your doctor will be able to diagnose appendicitis by examining the symptoms and your medical history. There is no specific test for appendicitis. The doctor might run number tests to confirm appendicitis which include blood work, ultrasound of the abdomen and/or a CT scan of the abdomen.

6. Treatment of appendicitis involves antibiotics and surgery for removal of the organ. Mild cases of appendicitis can generally be controlled using simple antibiotics. Surgery options for appendix treatment include: Laparoscopic method: This is the most common method of appendix treatment. This method is least invasive and offers fewer complications. Small incisions are made around the belly the surgeon uses laparoscope and other instruments to remove the appendix. The incisions are then closed using small sutures. Open appendix surgery (traditional method): This method is used in cases when laparoscopic method cannot be used or the appendix has burst. The appendix is removed by making a cut in the lower right hand side of the belly. The surgeon might also have to use a small tube to drain out the pus and fluids from the abdomen area in case of burst appendix.

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