i have an enlarged appendix, should i worry about it, my doctor said that i'm fine?

Question

Should i be worries about my untreated melanome that has been unoticed or treated in 10+ years I am 23 years old and had an apendectimy/appendix surgery a few weeks ago. After surgery doc asked me how long the "melanoma" spot on my right lower lung has be

Answer 1

Enlarged appendix: I don't know what test you had done that said your appendix is large. A CT scan can usually show if is suspicious of anything to be concerned about. Although it's rare, an enlarged appendix can indicate a problem. You could have a mucocele or a benign or malignant tumor such as a carcinoid. Colonoscopy can see the opening of the appendix and if you haven't had one, see a gastroenterologist

Answer 2

No: This is a unnecessary body part and some states require its removal if you have an abdominal operation for other reasons.

Answer 3

No.: Appendectomy is one of the most common operations performed due to the high incidence of acute appendicitis. We believe that the appendix has a minor role in immune function, most likely in infancy. The long-term consequences of appendectomy are related to scar tissue that may have arisen from the appendicitis and/or surgery, which can rarely cause bowel obstructions or infertility.

Answer 4

Unknown.: It is uncertain if the appendix plays a minor role in immune function in infancy. What is certain is that it can be removed safely with no obvious long-term side effects and clearly has no major physiologic role in adult life.

Answer 5

Yes.: The appendix serves no function that we are aware of, therefore, people do very well without one. If caught early and removed prior to rupture, appendectomy is a low-risk procedure, with low complication rates comparable to any abdominal surgery. If the appendix has ruptured, there is a risk of developing a delayed infection weeks after surgery.

Answer 6

No: The appendix is a useless part of our anatomy which can only CAUSE problems REQUIRING it's removal! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

Right: It is located in your right lower abdomen.

Answer 9

Right side: The appendix is located in the lower right side of your abdomen, about a third of the way between your belly button and hip bone.

Answer 10

Right side: The appendix is usually in the lower right side of the abdomen. Rarely it can be in other positions, upper right. lower left, and even upper left.

Answer 11

Right: The majority of the time the right lower abdomen. There are rare instances of things being turned around, but extremely rare.

Answer 12

Could be many things: Cramping may be simple as muscle spasms and tension or something more involved such as a hernia or appendicitis. If you notice difficulty with meals, bowel/bladder issues, fevers/chills, or severe knife-like pain definitely have it investigated.

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