{"id":1449,"date":"2020-04-20T08:39:43","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T08:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1449"},"modified":"2020-04-22T11:16:57","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T11:16:57","slug":"appendicitis-symptoms-causes-types-and-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/appendicitis-symptoms-causes-types-and-diagnosis","title":{"rendered":"Appendicitis- Symptoms, Causes, Types and Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appendicitis is a swelling of the\nappendix, a finger-shaped pouch which projects on the lower right side of your\nabdomen from your colon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appendicitis in your lower right\nabdomen causes discomfort. However, pain starts around the navel in most cases\nand then moves. Appendicitis pain usually increases as inflammation worsens,\nand ultimately becomes severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While anyone may develop\nappendicitis, it mostly occurs commonly in people between the ages of 10 and\n30. Normal treatment is removing the appendix by surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/appendicitis-symptoms-causes-types-and-diagnosis\/#Signs_and_symptoms_of_Appendicitis\" title=\"Signs and symptoms of Appendicitis\">Signs and symptoms of Appendicitis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/appendicitis-symptoms-causes-types-and-diagnosis\/#When_to_see_a_doctor\" title=\"When to see a doctor\">When to see a doctor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/appendicitis-symptoms-causes-types-and-diagnosis\/#Causes\" title=\"Causes\">Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/appendicitis-symptoms-causes-types-and-diagnosis\/#Risk_factors\" title=\"Risk factors\">Risk factors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_and_symptoms_of_Appendicitis\"><\/span>Signs and symptoms of Appendicitis <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of\nappendicitis may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden pain which starts begins on the right\nside of the lower abdomen<\/li><li>Sudden pain which starts around your navel\nand mostly shifts to your lower right abdomen<\/li><li>Pain which occurs when you cough, walk or\nmake other jarring movements<\/li><li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li><li>Appetite loss<\/li><li>Low-grade fever which&nbsp; may worsen as the illness progresses<\/li><li>Constipation or diarrhoea<\/li><li>Abdominal bloating<\/li><li>Flatulence<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your age and the\nposition of your appendix, the site of your pain can differ. The pain can\nappear to come from your upper abdomen when you are pregnant since your\nappendix is higher during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_see_a_doctor\"><\/span>When to see a doctor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you or your child has\nworrisome signs or symptoms, make an appointment with a doctor. Severe abdominal\npain demands urgent medical attention<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes\"><\/span>Causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The probable cause of\nappendicitis is a blockage in the lining of the appendix which results in\ninfection. The bacteria are quickly growing, causing the appendix to get\ninflamed, and filled with pus. If the appendix is not treated promptly, it may\nrupture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors\"><\/span>Risk factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Appendicitis may impact anyone.\nYet some people can develop this condition more often than others. Risk factors\nfor appendicitis can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Age<\/strong>:\nAppendicitis most often affects people between the 15 of age and 30 of age.<\/li><li><strong>Sex<\/strong>:\nAppendicitis is more often in males than in females.<\/li><li><strong>Family\nhistory<\/strong>: People with a family history of appendicitis have a greater risk\nof developing appendicitis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although more research is needed,\nlow-fibre diets could also increase the risk of appendicitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appendicitis may cause severe\ncomplications, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A Ruptured\nAppendix:<\/strong> A rupture spreads infection (peritonitis) throughout the abdomen.\nThis condition may be life-threatening and requires immediate surgery to remove\nthe appendix and clean the cavity of the abdomen.<\/li><li><strong>Pocket of\npus which forms in the abdomen:<\/strong> If your appendix bursts, an\nabscess may develop. For most cases, a surgeon drains the abscess by inserting\na tube into the abscess through the abdominal wall. The tube is left in place\nfor about 2 weeks, and antibiotics are given to clear the infection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When the infection is clear, the\nappendix can be removed by surgery. The abscess is drained in some cases and\nthe appendix is then removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Types<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appendicitis may be acute or\nchronic. In acute cases of appendicitis, the symptoms tend to be severe and\ndevelop suddenly. The symptoms can be milder in chronic conditions and can come\nand go on for several weeks, months or even years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The condition may be simple or\ncomplex too. There are no complications in simple cases of appendicitis. Severe\ncases include complications such as a ruptured appendix or an abscess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diagnosis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will typically take a\nsummary of your signs and symptoms, and examine your abdomen to help diagnose\nappendicitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tests and\ntechniques for diagnosing appendicitis include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical\nexamination to determine your pain:<\/strong> Your doctor can apply gentle\npressure on the painful area. When the pressure is suddenly released,\nappendicitis pain will often feel worse, signalling that the adjacent\nperitoneum is inflamed Physical examination to determine the discomfort. Your\ndoctor can apply gentle pressure on the painful area. When the pressure is\nabruptly released, appendicitis pain will mostly always feel worse, which\nindicates that the peritoneum is inflamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may look for\nabdominal stiffness and a tendency for you to stiffen your abdominal muscles in\nresponse to pressure over the inflamed appendix (guard).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;A lubricated, gloved finger can be used by\nyour doctor to test your lower rectum (digital rectal exam). A pelvic exam may\nbe offered to women of childbearing age to test for any gynaecological\nconditions that could cause the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blood test:<\/strong> This allows\nyour doctor to test for a high white blood cell count, which may indicate an\ninfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Urine test:<\/strong> Your doctor\ncan want you to have a urinalysis to make sure your pain is not caused by an\ninfection of the urinary tract or a kidney stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imaging\ntests<\/strong>: Your doctor may also prescribe you an abdominal X-ray, an\nabdominal ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance\nimaging (MRI) to help validate appendicitis or other pain causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preventions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no way to guard against\nappendicitis. However, it may be less likely in people who consume high-fibre\nfoods like fresh fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Appendicitis is a swelling of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch which projects on the lower right side of your abdomen from your colon. Appendicitis in your lower right abdomen causes discomfort. However, pain starts around the navel in most cases and then moves. Appendicitis pain usually increases as inflammation worsens, and ultimately becomes severe. 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