Appendicitis, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
0:57 Causes of Appendicitis
1:38 Signs and Symptoms of Appendicitis
2:14 Diagnosis
3:20 Treatment of Appendicitis

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix.Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite.However, approximately 40% of people do not have these typical symptoms.Severe complications of a ruptured appendix include widespread, painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis.

Appendicitis is caused by a blockage of the hollow portion of the appendix.This is most commonly due to a calcified "stone" made of feces.Inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection, parasites, gallstone, or tumors may also cause the blockage.This blockage leads to increased pressures in the appendix, decreased blood flow to the tissues of the appendix, and bacterial growth inside the appendix causing inflammation.The combination of inflammation, reduced blood flow to the appendix and distention of the appendix causes tissue injury and tissue death.If this process is left untreated, the appendix may burst, releasing bacteria into the abdominal cavity, leading to increased complications.

The diagnosis of appendicitis is largely based on the person's signs and symptoms.In cases where the diagnosis is unclear, close observation, medical imaging, and laboratory tests can be helpful. The two most common imaging tests used are an ultrasound and computed tomography (CT scan).CT scan has been shown to be more accurate than ultrasound in detecting acute appendicitis.However, ultrasound may be preferred as the first imaging test in children and pregnant women because of the risks associated with radiation exposure from CT scans.
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Who else is terrified of getting this, I pray for us all to be healthy.

shrektacular
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I hate overthinking just a slight pain and boom research for 27 hours

patricksamfavila
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My younger sister is having inflamed appendix within one week she is going for surgery. Plz pray for her😭

mohdtabrez
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I had appendicitis when I was 12. I don't know how long it went on for, but it was for at least two months, I would constantly puke and have stomach aches and fever sweats / shivering and being clammy. It was horrible. But my mother kept writing me off as a stomach flu or something despite me crying desperately to her, but it kept on happening and luckily one day she believed me enough take me to the doctor. He told me to cough and instantly I grasped my stomach and cried and he instantly knew I had to undergo emergency surgery.

It was shocking. Turns out, my appendix had burst and I was slowly becoming infected. Being told I might die at 12 really was horrifying LOL I remember crying because I was so scared to listen to anyone. Not my mom not the doctors. In the end though, they took it out and I'm perfectly fine now. I'm 27 and to this day I still wonder why my appendix failed on me to begin with.

TL;DR BELIEVE YOUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY CRY ABOUT PAIN ;A; It's always worth listening to!

ThePopushi
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i just got out from surgery, wish me well guys

fbi
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Tested positive for Covid-19 and appendicitis last October 1. Had my surgery the day after. It was the worst part of my life. Thank God He saved me and gave me strength to carry on!

bimbylat
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I got a pain in my stomach last Tuesday today is Sunday and I'm recovering from my surgery of acute appendicitis. I had my operation yesterday at 11:30am I was home at 9:30 pm last night Don't be scared, with the right medical care you will be fine. I hope this will put someone at ease 🙏❤️

walsh
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Im in the hospital right now for this.. worst pain I have EVER felt in my entire life(Im 24), Im about to undergo surgery

zaysatori
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day before yesterday i got my surgery done, the pain was severe but by the Grace of God, treatment went really well ❤️

muhammadtafarrus
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Who comes here before or after surgery because of appendicitis? We all same because we had it and we all know how it feels.i hope u guys have a good life after this and enjoy it with ur family or your friends.

syrmn
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Appendicitis was the worst pain I could’ve ever felt. I wouldn’t wish this pain upon anybody. I delayed medical treatment for four days because I thought I had (Eg. Food poisoning, constipation or the flu), and in that time my appendix perforated leading me to get peritonitis and if I left it maybe a few hours later I could’ve gone sepsis (as I could already feel the effects of it coming on, like shivering and sweating)... I’m very thankful for all the doctors, nurses and surgeons who helped saved my life. As soon as I went under for my operation it was like a sense of relief that I’m going to be better soon and not have the constant thought of dying on my mind. I honestly don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t go forward with that... #appendicitissurvivor 💪🏻

zoeh
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thank you sir....its really a big help for us..

theressaannihsalawi
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it sucks to have a sudden lower right abdominal pain (which started a week before your period that comes and goes) because you don't even know if it's because of your menstruation or something more serious, and anxiety doesn't help at all 🙂

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I just found out I'm having emergency surgery tonight. Fingers crossed.

Half-People
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Had a slight pain in the lower right side of my stomach in bed, looked it up, had a panic attack and started scowering the web for results thinking I was gonna die. It's now 3am

hugokelly
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I had the surgery and it really isn’t that bad. A couple days of pain but got through the nights with morphine which helped a ton. Just get ready for Bordem and being sick to the smell of your room. (FYI my appendix ruptured)

bittersweetfate
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Watching this while Iying in hospital because of appendicitis

beginnericlouduser
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waiting in the ER right now to see if i have appendicitis. i’ll keep you guys updated.

koalaapoc
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I think i have one, and its Quarantine 😭, we also don't have enough Money to afford surgery if it is...

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My cousin has this and she's in surgery no please pray for her. <3

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