Question 1

what is appendicitis?

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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

what is appendicitis a risk factor for?

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Appendicitis can lead to::   Abdominal abscess, Infertility in women, Small Bowel Obstruction, Anovulation, Bowel obstruction, Bowel perforation.

Question 3

what is appendicitis? what are the symptoms of appendicitis?

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Appendicitis : Appendicitis occurs when the appendix (a small, worm-like organ attached to the large intestine) becomes inflamed and infected.  The appendix will fill with pus and swell, and can burst if not treated quickly.  This spills infection and stool into the abdominal cavity, and can lead to life-threatening infection.

Symptoms of appendicitis can vary from person to person.  However, most people with appendicitis complain of feeling sick, and lose their appetite.  Abdominal pain usually develops over a period of hours, and becomes increasingly concentrated in the right lower part of the belly.  Fever, nausea, and vomiting are common.
 
If symptoms of appendicitis occur, you should seek medical treatment immediately.  An experienced physician can usually judge whether symptoms are likely to be appendicitis, and a quick ultrasound or ct scan can confirm the diagnosis.  If appendicitis is present, surgery is almost always necessary, and delay can be dangerous.  Fortunately, appendix surgery is usually quite simple, and quick recovery is the rule.

Question 4

what is reactive appendicitis?

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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 5

belly button pain that starts out of nowhere and lasts for hours. pain is constant but gets worse on and off. pain is in belly button and middle lower abdomen. ive had this before but dont know what it is. not appendicitis?

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: Without more information, there are too many possibilities to even guess. If a recurrent problem that is associated with menstruation, endometriosis might be a possibility. Any new or unexplained abdominal pain should be professionally evaluated:  see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 6

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 7

what sort of problem is appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Acute inflammation: The appendix is a worm-shaped part of the intestine that is very prone to obstruction, leading to acute inflammation that can progress to perforation if left untreated.  While different theories exist, we really don't know why this occurs, but it has remained very common, occurring in app. 10% of the population.  Ct scanning has led to the removal of fewer normal appendices based on suspicion.

Question 8

what is the pain of appendicitis like?

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Pain and illness: Usually gradual onset mid abdominal discomfort that gets worse and moves to the right lower abdomen, getting worse over 24-48 hours. Usually do not feel like eating. Sometimes fever or vomiting. Painful abdomen to move around or walk.

Question 9

please advise what is the cause of appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Fecolith: Stool trapped in the appendix does not allow the appendix to drain.  Bacteria grow and cause infection.

Question 10

what is the likelihood for appendicitis to go away?

Accepted Answer

Anything is possible: But unlikely for appendicitis to improve spontaneously.  More likely explanation is that your symptoms were not really appendicitis but caused by something else, such as gastroenteritis.

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