Appendicitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the appendix . The appendix is a blind- ended tube (closed at one end) of tissue attached to the large intestine in the lower right abdomen.
When the appendix becomes infected or blocked, inflammation occurs. Blockages can be caused by:
- Stool
- Foreign bodies (objects or substances that have been introduced from outside)
- One tumor
An early symptom of appendicitis is pain, usually in the center of the abdomen, but sometimes on the right side. Pain can be fuzzy at first, but may become more acute and severe. Other symptoms that accompany the pain may be mild fever (above normal but lower values at 100 °), vomiting or nausea. As the condition progresses, usually, you feel a severe pain in the lower right abdomen.
As the appendix continues to swell, symptoms may include:
- Acute or worsening pain, or tingling in the abdomen, rectum or back
- Swelling or tenderness of the abdomen
- Severe nausea or vomiting
- High fever (over 100 °)
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Inability to eliminate the gas
GastroSurgeonOnline provides the best Appendicitis Treatment in Chennai. Appendicitis can be difficult to diagnose because there are other conditions that cause similar symptoms. Not all who have appendicitis exhibit all of these symptoms. If you have any of these symptoms, particularly abdominal pain that continues and worsens, contact your doctor immediately.
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