Question 1

what is rumbled appendix?

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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 2

what is a twisted appendix?

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

Question 3

what side is you appendix on?

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Appendix: Your appendix is located in the right lower quadrant of your abdomen.

Question 4

i just want to know, what side is your appendix on? .

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Lower rt quadrant: If you take your abdomen and divide it in half at the belly button and vertically down the middle of the belly button, your appendix is in the lower rt square.

Question 5

what is a hot appendix?

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Appendicitis: 'hot appendix' refers to appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix.  Classic signs include a pain that starts around the belly button and moves to the right lower part of the abdomen, vomiting and a low grade fever.  The 'hot' refers to the triad of signs of inflammation; in latin:  'rubor' (redness), 'dolor' (pain), 'calor'(heat).

Question 6

what side is the appendix on with regards to mesenteric adenitis?

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Similar: The function of the appendix is not entirely known, but it may serve as a home for certain bacteria that normally inhabit the intestine. It is important because appendicitis (or a serious infection arising in the appendix due to blockage) may closely resemble mesenteric adenitis. While appendicitis often requires surgery, mesenteric adenitis gets better without treatment. See your doctor to tell.

Question 7

what is the solution for appendix? and what to eat and avoid?

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Well - the appendix: Is just part of the body. If the appendix becomes infected ; inflamed then surgery is done to remove it.

Question 8

considering a mitrofanoff, i have no appendix. what is the normal recovery process? how long until pain free?

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Variable due to you: This procedure is done and the circumstances are different depending on the surgeon and the hospital. It takes a while to recover but need to give it 6 weeks but again depends on your surgeon. Go to http://www.mitrofanoffsupport.org.uk/operation-process/  on the internet and this wi give you some insight into the process.  Pain varies and may take 10 days to 4 weeks to subside.  Hope this helps.

Question 9

what is difference between inflamed appendix  and prominent appendix?

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Guesswork: sounds like you are reading a imaging report..perhaps based on a CT scan or ultrasound. The description is based on the radiologists experience, and is based on the appearance of the appendix and the tissue around it. Only a surgical exploration can tell for sure what is going on. Appendicitis usually means infection, while many things can make an appendix appear prominant.

Question 10

what exactly is a retrocecal appendix?

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Anatomic varient: Instead of being in front (anterior) to the cecum it's behind the cecum (posterior)

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