Appendicitis: Early Signs, Effective Treatment and Prevention

03
Jun

Severe pain in the right abdomen, is it appendicitis? Let's find out the early warning signs, dangerous complications and effective prevention methods to protect your health!

1. What is Appendicitis? Is it Dangerous?

Appendicitis is a condition appendix (located in the lower right side of the abdomen) acute inflammation. This is a disease emergency surgical emergency, need surgery within 24 hours to avoid complications of ruptured appendix, life-threatening.

Susceptible subjects: People from 15–40 years old, but can occur at any age.

2. The Most Easily Recognized Signs of Appendicitis: Symptoms of appendicitis 

  • Dull abdominal pain around the navel, then localize right iliac fossa (the point between the hip bone and the navel). This is the most typical symptom.
  • Mild fever 37.5–38.5°C, with nausea or vomiting.
  • Anorexia, fatigue, dry lips, bad breath.

⚠️ Note:

  • Children: There may be pain throughout the abdomen, easily mistaken for indigestion.
  • Pregnant women: The pain is usually higher up due to uterine compression.

3. Causes of Appendicitis

Appendix congestion :

  • Fecal stones, foreign objects (fruit seeds, worms).
  • Infection, ulcer in the mucosa causing inflammation in the appendix wall.
  • Tumor (rare).

4. Dangerous Complications If Delayed

  • Appendicitis: spread of infection throughout the abdomen, a condition called peritonitis. This can be life-threatening and requires immediate surgery to remove the appendix and clean out the abdominal cavity.
  • Appendiceal abscess: If the appendix ruptures, a pocket of infection can develop. This is called an abscess. In most cases, the surgeon will drain the abscess by placing a tube through the abdominal wall into the abscess. The tube is left in place for about two weeks and antibiotics are prescribed to clear the infection.

👉 Take action now: Go to hospital RIGHT AWAY if there is persistent abdominal pain + fever.

5. How to Prevent Appendicitis Effectively

There is no absolute prevention, but you can reduce risk as:

  • Eat lots of fiber: Helps the digestive system stay healthy and prevents constipation. For example: Green vegetables, fresh fruits (guava, banana), whole grains (beans, oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat, etc.)
  • Drink enough water: 2–2.5 liters/day.
  • Do not hold your urine: Avoid waste accumulation in the intestines.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Appendicitis pain on the left or right side?

A: Usually right lower abdomenIf left side pain occurs, check to rule out other diseases.

Q: Can appendicitis go away on its own?

A: No! The disease requires surgical removal, delay will cause complications.

Conclude:

Appendicitis is a dangerous “hidden enemy”, but you can completely detect it early through signs of unusual abdominal pain. Don’t be subjective – be đi khám ngay When in doubt to be handled promptly!

Reference document

US National Library of Medicine. Appendicitis. MedlinePlus. Updated May 9, 2023. Accessed October 15, 2023. https://medlineplus.gov/appendicitis.html

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