Appendicitis Symptoms and Treatment Options

The appendix is a pouch that connects to the colon in your right, lower abdomen or belly. Appendicitis is inflammation or painful swelling of the appendix. This is often caused by a blockage of the appendiceal orifice, which is an opening into the appendix. Here, Dr. Barbara Boyer, general surgeon at Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua talks about appendicitis symptoms and treatment options.

00:00 Why does appendicitis happen?
00:24 What are the symptoms of appendicitis?
01:21 What happens if you have appendicitis?
01:55 Antibiotic therapy for appendicitis