Appendicitis

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix and can be deadly if it's not treated right away.

No! An appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. it is unrelated to the circulatory system.

If you haven't gotten medical care since your appendix burst, return to the hospital emergency room for an examination and, if your diagnosis is correct, IV antibiotics.

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Unless the appendicitis operation went really wrong, there should be no relationship with her ability to reproduce.

No. It is not bad to get pregnant after uncomplicated appendicitis operation. With complicated appendicitis, you need to consult your surgeon before getting pregnant.

The only man known to have died during the Lewis and Clark Expedition was Sergeant Charles Floyd. Sergeant Floyd was born in Kentucky and was one of the first men to enlist in the expedition, on August 1, 1803. On July 31, 1804, Floyd writes in his journal, "I am verry Sick and Has ben for Somtime but have Recovered my helth again." On August 19, Clark reported Floyd's condition, "Sergeant Floyd is taken verry bad all at onc with Beliose Chorlick. we attempt to relieve him without Success as yet, he gets wordse and we are muc alarmed at his Situation, all attention to him." On August 20, 1804, he died from what is generally thought to have been a ruptured appendix. He is buried at Floyd's Bluff near Sioux City, Iowa. Clark writes about the funeral, "we Buried him to the top of a high round hill over looking the river & Countrey for a great distance Situated just below a Small river without a name & cal Floyds River, the Bluff Sergts Floyds Bluff - we buried him with all the honors of War, and fixed a Ceeder post at his head with his name title & Day of month and year. Capt Lewis read the funeral Service over him he had at All times given us proofs of his impartiality Sincurity to ourselves and good will to Serve his Countrey..."

The appendix is located in the lower right quadrant of the abdominal cavity.

Appendicitis is an acute and very painful condition caused by the inflammation of one’s appendix. In the majority of cases, once an individual has been diagnosed with appendicitis, they must undergo surgery to have their appendix removed. While severe inflammation of the appendix can be deadly, when appendicitis is detected early, it can be safely treated with minimal recovery time.

What is the Appendix?

The appendix is a tube-like organ located in the lower abdominal region on the right-hand side of the body. Although it is located where the large intestine and small intestine meet, it does not serve a functional purpose in the digestive process, although some medical research supports the idea that the appendix helps control bacteria in the colon. Because the appendix serves no necessary purpose, its removal will not affect the day-to-day activities of those who experience appendicitis symptoms.

Appendicitis Symptoms and Signs

The arrival of appendicitis symptoms can come quickly or occur over a few days. Symptoms begin with a dull pain in the lower abdomen that may throb in different areas. As the appendix becomes more inflamed, inflammation spreads to the membranes of the abdominal cavity, causing the pain to sharpen and the area to become tender to the touch. Individuals can also run a fever and become physically ill as the pain becomes more intense.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Because the symptoms of appendicitis are very specific, physicians are able to diagnose and treat the condition with relative ease. If an inflamed appendix is not medically treated, it can cause the organ to rupture, spreading the inflammation to other internal organs, leading to shock and even death. To prevent this, doctors are able to make small incisions in the abdominal or pelvic regions and remove the inflamed appendix. People commonly know this procedure as an appendectomy, which generally takes less than an hour to complete. In less severe cases, antibiotics have been used to successfully treat appendicitis without the need of surgery.

Recovery

Patients who have undergone an appendectomy procedure spend one to four days in the hospital, on average. Patients must refrain from physical and strenuous activity during the recuperation period to allow the tissue to heal. Most patients are fully healed in less than six weeks after the surgery.

It was for when we was cavemen it was used to help the stomach digest the grass we ate :)

Harry Houdini died of appencitis at the age of 52. The rumor is that he died after being punched, but in fact it was a subsequent ruptured appendix that got him 6 days later, despite undergoing an appendectomy. Harry Houdini died of appencitis at the age of 52. The rumor is that he died after being punched, but in fact it was a subsequent ruptured appendix that got him 6 days later, despite undergoing an appendectomy.

fecaliith can obstruct the appendix due to pull of gravity.

Acute appendicitis typically requires surgical intervention, such as an appendectomy, rather than just treatment with analgesics. While analgesics can help manage pain associated with the condition, they do not address the underlying issue and may potentially mask symptoms, delaying diagnosis and treatment. In some cases, non-operative management with antibiotics may be considered, but this is not the standard treatment for all cases of appendicitis. Therefore, relying solely on analgesics is not an appropriate approach for acute appendicitis.

The duration for keeping a drain in place after an appendectomy can vary based on the individual patient's condition and the presence of any complications, such as infection or abscess. Typically, if a drain is placed due to a complicated appendicitis, it may remain for several days to a week, depending on the output and resolution of the underlying issue. The healthcare provider will assess the situation and determine the appropriate time for removal based on clinical judgment. Always follow the specific guidance of the surgical team.