Question 1

do appendix attacks come & go?

Accepted Answer

No: Appendicitis is a progressive infection that gradually gets worse over 24-48 hours resulting in nausea and increasing right lower abdominal pain. Some doctors believe there could be a very rare condition of chronic appendicitis, which i believe does not occur.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of an appendix attack?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Sometimes the pain from an inflamed appendix can start around your naval. The pain usually worsens over time and moves to mcburney's point which is in the right lower quadrant of your abdomen. Usually the area is tender when touched or when pressure is released.  Things which are jolting like walking or coughing can increase the pain.  See below.

Question 3

do appendix attacks run in the family?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no familial association with appendicitis.

Question 4

how long does it take for your appendix to heal itself after an appendicitis attack?

Accepted Answer

Surgical Emergency: Acute Appendicitis is a surgical emergency and is never left to heal by itself as it can be dangerous not to operate after the diagnosis is established,the appendix has to be removed and the ost op healing will takle 5to7days if done leparoscopcally the technique used these days
If not operated in time it can rupture and cause an abscess with/without peritonitis/sepsis and can be life threatening

Question 5

was admitted with appendix attack. high white cell and fever with inflamed 8mm appendix. by morning fever broke and levels went down. no surg. normal?

Accepted Answer

WELL,...: That is a discussion to be made between you and the surgeon. Once you had an appendicitis attack and "lived" to tell about it, there is always the chance you may have future attacks, and if you are not near the hospital (out camping for example), you may not be so lucky, so some may opt to have it removed now while at the right place at the right time.  Best wishes.

Question 6

pain only when i push down on right side, it's in the pubic region and it's rather dull but still i'm having a lot of anxiety attacks worry appendix.

Accepted Answer

No sense worrying...: ...about a possibility!  Recommend examination if for no other reason than your reassurance.  By the way, what you describe is unlikely an acute appendicitis.

Question 7

where is my appendix?

Accepted Answer

Right Lower Quad: Your appendix is in the right lower quadrant of your abdomen.
Holly:tell the patient what you have been taught- put thumb on asis(that bone that sticks out at the bottom of the lower right side of your belly) and your 5th finger(pinky) on the edge of the pubic bone (near where the hair ends) extend index finger and find where appendix usually is.

Question 8

what is rumbled appendix?

Accepted Answer

Ruptured?: Not only inflamed, but burst. A big deal. Pus and poop spread into abdomen and pelvis, perhaps with local pus pocket (abscess). Generally sicker patient, bigger surgery.

Question 9

what is a twisted appendix?

Accepted Answer

Torsion: That might refer to an appendix which has twisted and become gangrenous.

Question 10

can appendix be on the left?

Accepted Answer

No, however: There is a very rare condition known as situs inversus where your internal organs are reversed or are a mirror image of the normal organ locations.  This is an anomaly that occurs during fetal development, usually of no significance.

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