Appendicitis

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.

Appendicitis typically does not directly cause frequent urination. However, in some cases, inflammation of the appendix can irritate nearby structures, including the bladder, potentially leading to increased urinary frequency. Additionally, the pain and discomfort associated with appendicitis may cause individuals to feel the urge to urinate more often. If someone experiences frequent urination alongside symptoms of appendicitis, they should seek medical attention for a proper evaluation.

Sophie: Partly it would depend on whether you had peritonitis or not (infection of peritoneal wall). If your appendix was caught before any further complications it might not be too bad but I dont know the effect on the fetus. It is now mid-January and how are you feeling. I had appendicitis that went undiagnosed at 8 1/2 months and was not found out until I had a c-section so I had a very difficult recovery, physically and emotionally. I felt that my birth experience was traumatic because of the undiagnosed appendicitis. You will probably do much better. Please let us know. Elaine in B.C.

if you have pains then you should probably go see a doctor cause you never know

Yes, anyone can regardless of age. The appendix bursting means the pus get into the rest of the stomach and will eventually turn things gangrene and give you blood poisoning.

An appendicitis is an infection of the small worm shaped organ attached to the intestines called the appendix.

Been there done that. It sarts on the right side and also can move into the middle of the belly next to the belly button. If it does this get help right away,because it can burst and cause some real serious problems.

Did you mean appendicitis?

If so, then Web MD has a good article on it:

"Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that extends from the large intestine. No one is absolutely certain what the function of the appendix is. One thing we do know: We can live without it, without apparent consequences. Appendicitis is a medical emergency that requires prompt surgery to remove the appendix. Left untreated, an inflamed appendix will eventually burst, or perforate, spilling infectious materials into the abdominal cavity. This can lead to peritonitis, a serious inflammation of the abdominal cavity's lining (the peritoneum) that can be fatal unless it is treated quickly with strong antibiotics."

According to http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/appendicitis/ ,

Most people with appendicitis have classic symptoms that a doctor can easily identify. The main symptom of appendicitis is abdominal pain. The abdominal pain usually * occurs suddenly, often causing a person to wake up at night * occurs before other symptoms * begins near the belly button and then moves lower and to the right * is new and unlike any pain felt before * gets worse in a matter of hours * gets worse when moving around, taking deep breaths, coughing, or sneezing Other symptoms of appendicitis may include * loss of appetite * nausea * vomiting * constipation or diarrhea * inability to pass gas * a low-grade fever that follows other symptoms * abdominal swelling * the feeling that passing stool will relieve discomfort Symptoms vary and can mimic other sources of abdominal pain, including * intestinal obstruction * inflammatory bowel disease * pelvic inflammatory disease and other gynecological disorders * intestinal adhesions * constipation"

No. It could be a urinary tract infection. It could be an STD. It may have to do with your prostate. But not the appendix.

Someone suffering from appendicitis will have extreme abdominal pain and will be puking very often. Diarrhea, Fatigue, and Lethargy are also common symptoms of Appendicitis, and if you or someone you know has pain in the lower right quadrant of their abdomen in coherence with the other symptoms, appendicitis may be the culprit.

right quadrant.

He doesn't. Tony does, however, contract the pneumonic plague in the 23rd episode of season two.

Your puke varies in color based upon what you eat.

Usually untreated infection. If the appendix gets infected, it swells and causes the patient some pain. Left untreated, it can burst - releasing toxins into the abdomen, which can result in septicaemia.

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The term Acute or Chronic refers to the amount of time the condition has been occurring. Acute conditions last for less then 6 months where as Chronic conditions last for 6 months or longer.

So to answer your question, yes they are the same, however saying "acute appendicitis" is a more specific term and would refer to appendicitis lasting less then 6 months. In almost all cases appendicitis is acute as the infection, inflammation and swelling of the tissue is a medical emergency in which the appendix must be removed before it bursts.