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16 lip 2024 · Appendicitis Enlarge image. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a finger-shaped pouch that sticks out from the colon on the lower right side of the belly, also called the abdomen. Appendicitis causes pain in the lower right part of the belly.
20 mar 2024 · Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed, swollen, or infected, causing pain in the lower right side of your torso. People with appendicitis will need surgery to remove...
What causes appendicitis? The size and location of your appendix make it easy for it to become clogged and infected. Your large intestine is home to many bacteria, and if too many become trapped in your appendix, they overgrow and cause an infection. Sometimes, appendicitis begins with an infection, and sometimes, the infection is secondary.
24 mar 2023 · Early appendicitis can seem like food poisoning or gas, but it typically starts with sudden, often sharp abdominal pain near the belly button. That pain will move to the lower-right side of your belly. Other early signs of appendicitis can include nausea, vomiting, and a low fever.
19 sty 2023 · Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small, finger-shaped organ that connects to the large intestine (also called the colon) in the lower right side of the abdomen. When inflamed, the appendix swells and becomes filled with a thick, infectious fluid called pus.
12 mar 2024 · FAQ. Summary. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed. Early symptoms can vary between age groups, but severe and sudden abdominal pain is usually the first symptom. The symptoms...
6 lis 2023 · Introduction. Causes. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Tests. Treatment. Surgery. Prognosis. Complications. Research. What is the appendix? It is unclear if the appendix has an important role in the body in older children and adults.
