Contents:
- Medical Video: Working Out after Hernia Surgery (AX JEFF!)
- There is still a possibility that the appendix will recur after surgery
- What causes appendicitis to recur, even after surgery?
- How do you prevent recurrent appendicitis?
Medical Video: Working Out after Hernia Surgery (AX JEFF!)
For people who have had appendicitis, you may feel calm because they believe there is no way that the appendicitis will recur.
Well, this disease actually occurs due to something that clogs the part of the intestine and then inflammation occurs. Appendicitis can also be caused by a bacterial infection. So, usually appendicitis will be treated by surgery and removing the inflamed part of the intestine.
Then, is it possible for the appendix to recur after surgery? What should be done when the appendix recurs?
There is still a possibility that the appendix will recur after surgery
The appendix that is infected and inflamed will be cut and removed. This is so that there will be no health problems later. This medical action is called an appendectomy, which is the removal of the appendix.
Basically, the chance for appendicitis recur is quite small because the part of the intestine has been removed from the body. However, that does not mean there is no possibility at all. Actually this condition is included in the complications that could arise after a successful appendectomy. However, the occurrence is very rare.
If after appendicitis the pain does not go away or you feel another stomach ache after a while, don't ignore it. It could be caused by recurrent inflammation. Appendicitis can even recur when someone has had surgery several years ago.
What causes appendicitis to recur, even after surgery?
Actually, until now experts don't know the exact cause of appendicitis that relapsed again. There are some things that might cause recurrent appendicitis and make you experience pain in the lower right abdomen.
A study conducted in 2013 revealed that the chance of relapsing appendicitis could be caused because when the operation is still there are parts of the appendix that are still left behind.Other studies also state the same thing. If the next infection occurs in the former surgery, it can be caused by the remaining appendix around 3-5 millimeters.
When appendicitis recurs, this will usually be treated by surgery again. This is why when you feel pain like when appendicitis some time ago, immediately consult a doctor.
How do you prevent recurrent appendicitis?
Because it is not known exactly what caused this, there are actually no specific provisions on how to prevent this condition. However, you can do the following to avoid complications after the first appendectomy.
- Keep eating foods that are recommended by your doctor and avoid foods that are taboo.
- After the surgery is successful, multiply eating fiber to help facilitate digestion.
- Make sure your body is not short of fluids by drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day.
- Take good care of the scars. If indeed you have been allowed to go home one or two days after surgery, then you have to go home with the operating wound still 'wet'. Usually surgical wounds take 2-3 weeks after surgery. Consult often and check your wound to the doctor.
- Ask your doctor when you can do physical activity again. Every old person heals is different. However, the average person who has recently undergone appendicitis requires a minimum of 4 weeks to recover.
