Question 1

is appendicitis hereditary?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

can appendicitis pain come and go?

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Appendix pains more: Appendicitis pain should increase over 24-48 hours if that is the source of pain.  Appendicitis occurs when blockage of the appendiceal lumen occurs.  As the mucus and IgA are secreted from the appendix is blocked you feel the pain.  If the blockage remains the pain worsens.  Stool usually blocks it.  See your doctor and they will help you.  We dedicated our lives to help so call.  Be well.

Question 5

what is the cause of appendicitis?

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Unknown: Appendicitis can occur from infancy into the very elderly. I am not aware of any causes for appendicitis.  One medical site lists the most common age group for appendicitis is ages 10-30.

Question 6

how exactly does appendicitis occur?

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Unknown: Appendicitis is the development of an infection in the appendix, a small pouch attached to the beginning of the colon. It is unknown why this occurs. Treatment is surgical removal of the appendix.

Question 7

what makes your appendicitis go bad

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Obstruction: Obstruction of lumen o appendix due to  infection , fecolith or stone like hard stool , or worms etc will  cause appendicitis.

Question 8

what does appendicitis pain feel like?

Accepted Answer

Severe pain: Appendicitis can sometimes be a tricky diagnosis due to the different symptoms in different people.  However, the classic symptoms are of severe, progressively-worsening, sharp pain, well-localized to the right lower abdomen.  This pain does not typically come-and-go.  I had appendicitis over 30 years ago and can still remember the pain.

Question 9

how to determine if i have appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Progressively worsening right lower abdominal pain over 24-48 hours with nausea and sometimes vomiting and fever. Would need to see a doctor for an evaluation.

Question 10

could appendicitis symptoms come and go?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Not usually if process represents acute appendicitis. Entity of chronic appendicitis  has mild sympromts, and individuals with chronic appendicitis often become used to the abdominal pain and discomfort. In addition. Diagnosis i sometimes missed or delayed because the symptoms of chronic appendicitis can be similar to other GI disorders including constipation and diarrhea.

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