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Bits of fecal matter from the large intestine entire the appendix. After some time, the fecal matter collects, can't get out, and develops and irritating nidus. Your body develops an inflammatory response, and a purulent infection ensues. With uncheck infection, it finally bursts under pressure.
What else can I help you with?
Can you die from appendix?
You could if it bursts.
How does the appendicitis affect the body?
My guess... If the appendix bursts, it is harmful to the body as the appendix contains many toxins and infections
Why did apendisides come?
Appendictis occurs when there is a blockage of the appendix lumen. When this blockage occurs, the appendix becomes inflamed, and can become infected. If this continues to the point of rupture, and the appendix bursts, peritonitis can occur.
Could it just be a sore muscle instead of my appendix?
See a doctor, appendix problems start in the middle of your tummy and move to the right hand side. It can be fatal if it bursts. Muscle pain will subside, appendix pain will not.
What does air in the apendix mean?
When a physician uses the term air in the appendix, it does not mean you have air in your appendix. It basically means that there is an infection in your appendix.
What is a burst appendix?
A ruptured appendix is generally caused by an inflamation which is termed Appendicitis. A rupture simply meants the wall has broken exposing the rest of the abdominal organs to the contents of the appendix. This causes problems it allows the spread of the infection.
What does it mean if your appendix is hurting?
It's possibly inflamed. If you're sure it IS your appendix (and not just a 'general tummy-ache' - you should seek medical advice ASAP. An appendix that bursts, releases toxins into the patient's body - which CAN (in extreme circumstances) prove fatal.
What does appx mean?
appendix
How does Appendicitis affect the digestive system?
Appendicitis is a hemorrhage of the appendix. Without immediate treatment, it is fatal. However, treatment involves the removal of the appendix. It was previously believed that the appendix was a rudimentary part left over from a distant ancestral species. However, it has been recently discovered that the appendix serves as a "breeding ground" for the good intestinal bacteria. Without these, your immunity is decreased.
If your appendix bursts why would they not remove the appendix?
The usual first step is to drain away any residue from the ruptured appendix, and treat with antibiotics to prevent infection. Then they will remove it. They would remove it right away if it had not yet burst.
When your appendix bursts are you going to have lots of pain or will it go away?
My appendix burst right before surgery. I was asleep by then, but my friend said it was EXTREMELY painful. The pain will go away when surgery is over and the aftermath of the appendix exploding is cleaned. You will of course, need some time to recover from surgery. Hope this helped, and good luck!
What is penticitis?
I think you mean "appendicitis," which is an inflammation of the appendix.
