how do you get appendicitis?

Question

how do you get appendicitis, and what exactly is it??? with details please!

Answer 1

I had mine removed. Very painful, is one of the symptoms, on the lower right side of the abdomen. Once I had it removed, I was much better. Never missed the appendix either.

The cause of appendicitis relates to blockage of the inside of the appendix, known as the lumen. The blockage leads to increased pressure, impaired blood flow, and inflammation. If the blockage is not treated, gangrene and rupture (breaking or tearing) of the appendix can result.

Most commonly, feces blocks the inside of the appendix. Also, bacterial or viral infections in the digestive tract can lead to swelling of lymph nodes, which squeeze the appendix and cause obstruction. This swelling of lymph nodes is known as lymphoid hyperplasia. Traumatic injury to the abdomen may lead to appendicitis in a small number of people. Genetics may be a factor in others. For example, appendicitis that runs in families may result from a genetic variant that predisposes a person to obstruction of the appendiceal lumen.

Answer 2

Your appendix is an organ which is not needed in the modern world - it used to be used for digesting grass and other plant foods when we were still living in caves. We still have them, but they're pretty much useless. When you get appendicitis, what happens is your appendix gets infected and inflamed, and fills with pus, which can be extremely painful. If it bursts, it can cause blood poisoning which can be serious. Usually the extreme pain is an indication something is wrong and the appendix can generally be removed in time to avert the blood poisoning. Pain in the abdomen and rigidness when the abdomen is pressed on (I think it's the right-hand side of the abdomen but I'm not sure) are symptoms of appendicitis, as is cold sweats and nausea. Anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis, but it's usually treated and turns out fine.

Answer 3

they r both correct but they are not mentioning you need to go to the hospital emergency room, if suspected, because it needs to be surgically removed. first, you'll have a ct scan (kinda like a xray). There is no way around it. If you have appendicitis. It is very painful and it doesn't go away. You'll want to go to the ER. I have a high pain threshold and didn't go for 2 days and it ruptured and that can be fatal. I was hospitalized for almost a week and have a 3inch+ scar as opposed to 3 mini incisions that are barely noticable from laparscopic surgery, if caught before it ruptures.

Answer 4

The affliction could be at the r ight part. Real low.I went to the health facility as soon as a at the same time again pondering I had appendicitis.The dr. used to be pushing on my correct part and I could scream everytime he could push down on my r.part. Without taking any blood or something he mentioned good it isn't your appendics.I requested him how he might inform it used to be'nt and he mentioned it could'nt harm whilst he driven down on it however it could fairly harm whilst he took the stress off. So thats the change among appedicitis or a contamination of a few form.