As it gets colder, we tend to neglect our body care, but at times like this, we need to pay more attention to our health care.
And it would help if you knew one disease to watch out for in the winter months: Acute Appendicitis. It is a disease commonly called appendicitis, but it is also a common disease that everyone can get at least once in their life.
However, it is good to know in advance because there may be sequelae after surgery and in severe cases, death may occur.
So, let’s find out what are the early symptoms of appendicitis.
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What is an appendix?
The cecum is an appendix of about 8 cm in length and 0.5 to 1 cm in width that rises from the inferior side of the cecum. It is located on the anterior side of the cecum and in the pelvic cavity. The cecum served as the intestinal lymphatic tissue for various substances entering the intestine.
However, because the tip is a dead end, it is blocked, and feces are easy to accumulate, and when bacterial infection and inflammation occur there, acute appendicitis develops.
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What is Appendicitis?
Appendicitis, which is commonly referred to as appendicitis, is a disease called appendicitis in its correct name. There are numerous organs in the human body. When this appendix becomes inflamed, it is called appendicitis.
Then you may wonder why appendicitis? This is the name given to the symptoms in the course of progress.
In other words, in the early days, the area around the pituitary gland is swollen and there is anorexia, just like a feeling of indigestion. However, as it gets worse, pain in the right lower abdomen occurs and symptoms of vomiting appear.
In addition, the fever may rise, and in this case, it is good to visit the hospital as soon as possible and receive treatment. Because surgery is the only treatment option.
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What Causes Appendicitis?
Although the exact cause is unknown, it is thought that appendicitis develops when lumps of feces or plant seeds enter the appendix and cause bacterial infection. Very rarely, blockage or narrowing of the appendix by a tumor may be a factor.
Symptoms of acute appendicitis tend to change over time, and in the early stages, loss of appetite and discomfort in the umbilical cord are perceived as symptoms, and eventually, as the inflammation spreads, the pain site moves from the vicinity of the core to the right lower abdomen.
In general, in this disease, the right lower abdomen often hurts, but in the first stage, because the appendix is blocked and the internal pressure rises, even as an initial symptom, you may be aware of pain symptoms around you. It is said that the pain moves to the right lower abdomen little by little after accompanied by mouth and diarrhea.
Acute appendicitis is a disease in which inflammation progresses relatively early and worsens, and when it is noticed, inflammation further worsens and strong inflammation spreads to the outside of the wall of the appendix, leading to a serious condition called peritonitis.
Particular attention is needed in the elderly, as they may progress from peritonitis through a rapid course of symptoms to serious, life-related conditions such as septic shock or disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome.
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What are the early symptoms of appendicitis?
The first signs of appendicitis are easy to ignore. First, there is pain in the right lower abdomen. At this time, if you mistake it for simple abdominal pain and neglect it, it will be a big deal. Because it gets worse and worse as time goes on.
Because these symptoms are similar to those of gastroenteritis, it can be said that it is difficult for both patients and doctors to accurately determine acute appendicitis in the early stage of symptoms.
In early acute appendicitis, the intensity of the pain is not constant, in addition to a general change in the location of the pain in the stomach.
anorexia
nausea or vomiting
Fever
swelling in the abdomen
diarrhea
chills
Constipation
diarrhea
gas
abdominal bloating
right lower abdominal pain
Right flank and suprapubic discomfort
If you experience any of the above symptoms, it is very likely that you have appendicitis, so please visit the hospital immediately and get tested.
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Who can get appendicitis?
Appendicitis can occur at any age, but is most common in teenagers and in their 20s.
Appendicitis in children most often develops in the teens or teens. By the way, even elementary school students get appendicitis.
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Appendicitis self-diagnosis
You can also check your stomach, so please try self-diagnosis.
Keep your head down, relax your stomach as much as possible and lightly flick the whole thing with your fingertips.
Next, press the 1/3 point on the pelvic side of the line connecting the navel and the right pelvic bone with your fingertips until the stomach is indented, and release it firmly.
Compare the degree of pain when pressed and when released. If the side hurts when you remove it, it may be inflammation of the ileocecal area.
This is only a guideline, so if in doubt, consult a doctor.
Today, we learned about appendicitis, a somewhat unfamiliar disease.
Commonly called appendicitis, this common disease affects more than 100,000 people each year, but it is still not well understood.
So, I hope you know exactly through this opportunity. For reference, about 80% of patients with acute appendicitis complain of abdominal pain. And the remaining 20% report symptoms such as bloating and nausea, or constipation or diarrhea.
If these symptoms appear, please visit the hospital without delay.