Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Tell me about appendicitis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Acute inflammation: The appendix is connected to the large intestine - appendicitis is when the appendix opening is blocked, causing increased pressure and then pain, usually as mid-abdominal pain. As the wall of the appendix stretches and the blood flow decreases, bacterial infection and inflammation causes irritation and the pain localizes to the area around the appendix. The risk is rupture, causing peritonitis.
Answered 7/16/2016
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could you tell me what happens if appendicitis is left uncured?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could you tell me what's the chance of someone getting appendicitis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Possible to still tell if I have appendicitis if i've had a nerve block?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could you tell me if the opposite of the appendix or on the left side hurts is it a sign of appendicitis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
