How to recognize appendicitis and what to do if you have found symptoms
'09.07.2019'
Source: Today
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix of the cecum. The appendix is an appendage of the colon about 8 cm long. It is part of the human immune system, performing approximately the same functions for the intestine as the tonsils for the lungs. However, as experience shows, we can live without him.
Appendicitis: causes
The exact causes of appendicitis by doctors have not yet been established, writes Today. There is an assumption that people with a chronic focus of inflammation in the body (adenoids, caries, tonsillitis) are more susceptible to the risk of inflammation of the appendix. Doctors explain this attempt to the lymphoid tissue of the appendix to cope with the constant infection. As a result, the process of the stroke takes over, which is why inflammation develops, which can lead to peritonitis.
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The main signs of appendicitis
The obvious signs of appendicitis are as follows:
- dull pain near the navel or upper abdomen, which becomes acute, falling into the lower right abdomen (usually the first symptom);
- loss of appetite;
- nausea and / or vomiting soon after stomach pain has started;
- abdominal swelling;
- temperature rise.
In almost half of the cases, the main symptoms of appendicitis include:
- dull or sharp pain in the upper or lower abdomen, back, or rectum;
- painful and / or difficulty urinating;
- vomiting that precedes abdominal pain;
- severe cramps;
- constipation or diarrhea.
Now you know how appendicitis hurts. If you have any of the listed symptoms or are similar to them, immediately consult a doctor: timely diagnosis and treatment are very important.
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Important! Do not eat, drink or use painkillers, antacids, laxatives, or heating pads, which can lead to rupture of the inflamed process. It can be life threatening.
