Learn how to recognize appendicitis

The Appendix is a tubular process similar to a worm, with a size of 1.5 cm in volume and 10-15 cm in length. It is located at the beginning of the colon, lower abdomen, or rather, in its bottom right square.

For a long time it was believed that this body is absolutely necessary for our body, so how could not recognize his function. The only thing about it is that because it can cause serious health problems, known to all of us "appendicitis".

However, in the course of conducting several scientific studies have discovered that this process still has its purpose: it performs an immune function, as it is part of the lymphatic system, which is a network of interconnected nodes with special vessels, through which flows lymph.





The reason for the inflammation of the Appendix remains unknown. It is believed that this may occur through obstruction (due stool), contact with a foreign object or, more rarely, due to the presence of the tumor.

The biggest concern among experts in health causes lack of awareness of most people about the appendicitis.

And because early detection of appendicitis is key to its successful treatment, I take this opportunity to tell you about the warning signals of the body that should be kept in mind.

 

1. Pain around the navel

When inflamed Appendix, one of the first symptoms is a mild pain around the navel or in the area called "the pit of the stomach", and is often confused with the usual dull pain in the abdomen. However, unlike the latter, the pain gradually becoming stronger and clearer, which actually causes a person to doubt: "is everything okay?".

It is very likely that this pain will intensify when you perform any normal movement or action (lighter pressure, cough, etc.).

To test your suspicions, you need to gently push two fingers (index and middle) on the sore spot and hold it for two minutes. If it is really appendicitis, the pain will increase and you might even vskriknula.

 

2. Kyphosis, inability to straighten

If acute appendicitis, the person usually can not stand up straight and walks a little hunched over, slouching (leaning forward).

When trying to take a direct position or when walking the pain is much worse, it warns us that something is wrong.

Most people who have had a inflammation of the Appendix, I prefer to go to feel some relief.

Another test is to cough or jump and see it will increase the pain or not. Such action is asked to do and the doctors (one of the first steps) at diagnosis.

 

3. Increased body temperature

As you know, fever is a natural response of our immune system for the body is an inflammatory process, in this case it will also be a warning signal.

Normal human body temperature ranges from 35 to 37 ° C, its increase, combined with other symptoms may indicate inflammation of the Appendix.

  4. Nausea and vomiting

The disease progresses new and more obvious symptoms, namely nausea and vomiting.

However, as in the previous case, they can be associated with another disease, for example, gastro-intestinal disorders.

 

5. Changes in defecation

The pain is accompanied by problems with bowel movements? Later the symptoms of appendicitis can include such changes as the chair constipation , or, conversely, diarrhea. All this is due to the inflammatory process.

 

6. Lack of appetite

This symptom if it is accompanied by the aforementioned, will be another confirmation that the body that something is not right and that, most likely, appendicitis.

Usually people drastically lose their appetiteand their attitude to food is so different from the usual that it becomes clear: we are not talking about ordinary inflammation of the stomach or viral infection.

 

Appendicitis: what complications can occur?



If you do not pay attention to the above symptoms, the inflammation of appendicitis will progress the disease reaches a more serious stage.

The worst complication of appendicitis is peritonitis, this organ damage and the spread of infectious material beyond it, the outcome can be lethal.

 

Also interesting: to Remove the tonsils and the Appendix is all the same what to cut a piece of the immune system

The Appendix is not as useless as previously thought

 

Another may form a fistula, an abscess or severe infection of a wound. Therefore, when the first symptoms should immediately seek medical help.published

 



Source: steptohealth.ru/uznajte-kak-vovremya-raspoznat-appenditsit/