Health talk:8 Symptoms Of Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. It happens when the worm-like organ attached to the large intestines (appendix) is inflamed which can burst afterwards if not treated by surgically removing it.



Appendicitis is a common illness but can be a life threatening one if the appendix ruptures/bursts.

There are symptoms to watch out for which are listed below

1. Tenderness on the abdomen:
If you push on the lower right of the stomach and feel pain when releasing the pressure (known as rebound tenderness used to check for appendicitis) , then it’s time to seek medical help as it may be appendicitis. If you notice this pain, DO NOT try again afterwards.

2. Fever and rising temperature:
Sometimes appendicitis comes with high fever and rigor and severe pain making movement almost impossible.

3. Nausea and Vomiting:
If nausea, vomiting and overall loss of appetite with low right side abdominal pain is common then it’s time to see a doctor especially where it gets worse with each day.

4. Pain in the navel:
Appendicitis comes in form of pain around the navel area, moving to the lower right side of the stomach with pain getting worse with cough, bumpy movement and so on around the stomach.

5. Constipation or diarrhea:
Like many of the other symptoms, these may not be severe and probably will come on after you’ve already experienced abdominal pain. But if you have mild diarrhea especially if there is a lot of mucus in it—in addition to lower-right abdominal pain, see your doctor.

6. Severe pain in the lower abdomen:
Each passing moment, pain gets severe around the abdomen. It becomes so intense that it’s almost crippling especially with every movement.

7. Inability to pass gas:
When you have a buildup of gas in your stomach, it will be accompanied by an uncomfortable feeling of fullness. In other words, you’ll feel that the gas is there, and you’ll likely pass gas through eructation or flatulence bit by bit without being fully able to get rid of it.

8. Abdominal swelling:
The lower right side of your abdomen will appear inflated, and it will be extremely sensitive to the touch. The pain you will feel at this point will also be extremely intense, and it will remain present even if you do not put any pressure on the affected area. This is a serious symptom and constitutes a medical emergency.

If you experience any of the above listed symptoms, visit your doctor immediately.

• Treating appendicitis usually involves surgery to remove the appendix. Appendectomies are among the most common emergency operations performed by surgeons. Patients who have had their appendix removed should expect to spend one to two days in the hospital following surgery, along with a few weeks of recovery involving rest and limited physical activity to help the body heal properly. If left untreated, the appendix can rupture and infect surrounding abdominal organs.

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