What Is Acute Appendicitis?
Acute appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix and is one of the most frequent causes of acute abdominal pain. It is often treated surgically as an emergency. As we still do not know the real reason behind the occurrence acute appendicitis, it needs to be treated cautiously. Some may get it because of an obstruction of food or fecal matter; others may get it due to an infection. Under certain conditions, the bacteria may multiply within the appendix. The appendix may swell and become filled with pus and eventually rupture. Whatever maybe the reason, immediate medical aid is required as this is a life threatening situation. Although the cause of appendicitis is not completely explored, it has been established that after surgical removal of the appendix, a person can live a healthy and normal life. But, when the appendix bursts inside the body, all the infection contained within it gets released into the abdominal area. The consequences of this are very serious and you need to be treated with antibiotics immediately. Appendicitis is the most common acute surgical procedure carried out on the abdomen.
cr~http://www.appendicitissymptoms.org
(I actually wanted to post a picture of this Perforated Appendicitis but,
I dont think any of us could handle it, unless if you are a Med Student
which I am not..!!)
Perforated Appendicitis (Part 2) ....
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