Question 1

what is appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed appendix: Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. It usually occurs when there is a blockage in the opening of the appendix, usually by feces. This leads to an overgrowth of the bacteria within the appendix.

Question 2

who treats appendicitis?

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General Surgeons: Appendectomy is the "bread-and-butter" surgery of general surgeons (available 24-7).

Question 3

symtoms of an appendicitis?

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Rt lower pain: The pain starts around the belly button and then settles in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen along with loss of appetite. Mild fever.

Question 4

is appendicitis hereditary?

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Appendix-itis: Appendicitis-appendix- itis ( inflammation/infection ). It is  not a hereditary problem., it is an inflammation process/infection caused by different things- like food related, obstruction of the lumen, malignancy etc.

Question 5

can appendicitis be chronic?

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No: Appendicitis is not chronic.  It is possible to have chronic irritation to the appendix, but it is not a chronic infection.  If infected, the appendix is removed.  However, even after an appendectomy, it is possible to get appendicitis again.  Usually a little stump of the appendix is left and this can, rarely, get infected again.

Question 6

how does appendicitis start?

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Lumen blockage: Usually, appendicitis starts from occlusion of the lumen of the hollow appendix.This can be from a small piece of stool, seed, tumor, parasite, or swollen lymph within the organ. It usually progresses to rupture in about 24-48  hours. I hope this helps. Good luck.

Question 7

can adults get appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One of my fellows had appendicitis last year and was 30 at the time.

Question 8

what is reactive appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

From surroundings : When the infection is not from with in the appendix is  from surrounding tissues like pelvic infection etc  then called reactive appendicitis and not a true appendicitis.

Question 9

how do i know if appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: It's unsafe to self diagnose or let your family and friends fill the role of a doctor - even if they have had appendicitis.  Although many patients report nausea, anorexia and frequently right lower abdominal pain with appendicitis, there are many variables that will change your clinical presentation.  It is a common problem with an usually simple surgical solution - don't take a chance.

Question 10

how is appendicitis treated now?

Accepted Answer

Nonsurgical approach: There is an increasing body of data supporting the use of antibiotics, bowel rest, and drainage of abscesses in acute appendicitis, with some debate regarding weather or not to remove the appendix later.

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