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appendicitis
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Can they treat inflamed appendix with medicines?
Absolutely not!. An inflamed appendix is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately.
An inflamed appendix?
appendicitis
What do they remove in an appendectomy?
The appendix is removed. The appendix is a vestigial organ found in the cecum. If it gets inflamed, it is removed and the surgery is called appendectomy.
What kind of illness do you get on a appendix?
Appendicitis is the most common illness associated with the appendix. It occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed or infected, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and fever. If left untreated, an inflamed appendix can burst and lead to serious complications.
Can a knock to your appendix make your already inflamed appendix worse?
Yes.
How does appendicitis affect the appendix?
The tip of the appendix become inflamed in the initial stage. At time the appendix get necrosis. Appendix may burst, giving rise to peritonitis.
Why it is necessary for inflamed appendix to be removable by surgeon?
An inflamed appendix could rupture and expose the abdominal cavity to bacteria, which would lead to infection. This resulting infection has the ability to cause death.
What is the purpose of anappendectomy?
Appendectomies are performed to treat appendicitis, an inflamed and infected appendix.
What is the purpose of appendectomies?
Appendectomies are performed to treat appendicitis, an inflamed and infected appendix.
What organ has no function in relation to digestion but when it comes inflamed it has to be removed by operation?
Appendix
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 are some of the surgical procedures included in gasteroentologic surgery?
Fundoplication to prevent reflux acids in the stomach from damaging the esophagus. Appendectomy for removal of an inflamed or infected appendix. Cholecystectomy for removal of an inflamed gallbladder and the crystallized salts called gallstones.
