Acute Appendicitis

Acute appendicitis is the sudden and severe

inflammation

 of the

appendix

.
Acute appendicitis requires immediate medical treatment. If left untreated, it can cause your appendix to rupture. This can be a serious and even fatal complication.
Symptoms

Tenderness at McBurney's point

or Sore abdomen

  • Lower right quadrant of abdomen

common

Abdominal pain

  • Steady

  • Severe

  • Gradually increases

  • Started in the middle upper region then shifted to the lower right, In the bottom right region, Started around the navel then shifted to lower right

common

Poor appetite

common

Throwing up

or Feel like vomiting

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

common

Rapid heart rate

common

Diarrhea

or Difficulty passing stool

Treatment
Depending on your condition, a treatment plan for appendicitis may include one or more of the following: 1-Surgery to remove the appendix. 2-Abscess drainage before removing the appendix. 3-Antibiotics. 4-Pain relievers and IV fluids.
Recommended specialist

If you have Acute Appendicitis, then visit a general surgeon as soon as possible.

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