Contents:
- Medical Video: 5 common signs of Appendicitis
- What are the initial symptoms of appendicitis?
- Advanced symptoms when the appendix gets worse
Medical Video: 5 common signs of Appendicitis
Appendicitis is a condition that occurs when the appendix (appendix) is blocked and causes infection. The buildup of mucus, parasites and feces are some of the factors that cause blockages. It is important to detect early symptoms of appendicitis as early as possible.
Because if left too long, the appendix that has developed is getting worse at risk of rupture resulting in a life threatening infection of the peritoneum (the lining of internal organs).
What are the initial symptoms of appendicitis?
The appendix is about four inches long, located in the lower right abdomen. Or rather it attaches to the tip of the large intestine. Actually appendicitis is a small part of the digestive system that does not have a very important function. That is why, you can still live a normal life even if you don't have appendicitis.
Even so, the development of bacteria in it can cause appendicitis to become irritated and swollen. If this happens, the initial symptoms of appendicitis will indicate that something is wrong with your digestive system.
The appearance of pain in the middle of the abdomen around the navel is the first symptom, which will progress with the shift of pain to the right side of the lower abdomen. The pain can become more intense when you take a deep breath, cough, sneeze, and laugh.
Advanced symptoms when the appendix gets worse
Apart from the typical abdominal pain that is the initial symptom of appendicitis, you may also experience other symptoms. Among them are:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Difficulty urinating
In how many cases, there are also those who experience mild fever and chills. It's just that, not everyone experiences this. Reporting from the Medical News Today page, these symptoms usually only appear in about 50 percent of all people with appendicitis.
In a sense, some patients may experience early symptoms of appendicitis in the form of abdominal pain. However, there are also those who don't feel it too much. Likewise with those who complain of the sensation of nausea and vomiting continuously, which is not always experienced by everyone with appendicitis, and so forth.
So, it is important to immediately consult your doctor if you have certain complaints regarding your digestive system. The doctor will provide treatment that is appropriate to the condition and health of your body.
