THE APPENDICITIS by joseph Ramón Garcia

WHAT IS APPENDIX?

josephrg0305_ — 2024-09-01 02:57:08 UTC

The appendix is a small, tube-shaped organ that connects to the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine. It is found on the lower right side of the abdomen. While we don't fully understand its function, it is believed that the appendix helps the immune system, especially in babies, by fighting infections and keeping the balance of bacteria in the intestine.

APPENDICITIS AND ITS CAUSES

josephrg0305_ — 2024-09-01 17:50:18 UTC

Appendicitis is when the appendix, a small tube-shaped organ in the lower right part of the abdomen, gets inflamed. It is a common reason for emergency surgery. This usually happens when the appendix gets blocked by poop, a foreign object, a tumor, or, in rare cases, a parasite.

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF APENCITIS

Obstruction by feces.
Infections.
Chronic Inflammation.
Food residues, seeds or bones.

SYMPTOMS OF APPENDICITIS

josephrg0305_ — 2024-09-01 18:27:23 UTC

These are the most common symptoms in patients with appendicitis:

ABDOMINAL PAIN: At first, it might start near the belly button and then move to the lower right side of the abdomen. The pain usually gets stronger and sharper over time.
NAUSEA AND VOMITING: These usually happen after the abdominal pain starts.
LOW FEVER: Usually, there is a mild fever, which might get higher if the infection gets worse.
DIFFICULTY WALKING OR REDUCED MOBILITY: The pain might make it hard to move, and the person may walk bent over. This symptom means the appendicitis is very severe.
CONSTIPATION OR DIARRHEA : There might be changes in bowel habits, like trouble pooping or diarrhea.
LOSS OF APPETITE: The person might not feel like eating.

APPENDICITIS SURGERY

josephrg0305_ — 2024-09-01 18:47:43 UTC

Appendicitis can't be treated with medicine. The only way to cure it is through surgery called an appendectomy, which means removing the appendix.

Appendectomy is a surgery to remove the inflamed appendix, usually done to treat appendicitis. There are two main types: open appendectomy, which needs a bigger cut in the abdomen, and laparoscopic appendectomy, which uses small cuts and a camera to guide the surgery. Recovery from laparoscopic appendectomy is usually quicker, with less pain and a shorter hospital stay.

POSTOPERATIVE CARE

Pain Control
Incision Care
Physical Activity
Diet
Medical Control

MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH APPENDICITIS

josephrg0305_ — 2024-09-01 18:54:26 UTC

In my adolescence, I suffered from appendicitis. I was 14 years old when I was diagnosed with “peritonitis”, which means a very serious appendicitis. before all this, obviously I had several of the symptoms that I have mentioned in this post. Pain in the lower right part of the stomach, fever, body discomfort, lack of appetite, pain when walking, among others were the symptoms I had.

The doctors who attended me did not know how to give me an accurate diagnosis in time, so my appendicitis became even more complicated. After two days with pain and discomfort, I was operated. The diagnosis with which I entered the operating room was “peritonitis”.

Thank God everything went well and after a week in the hospital I was discharged.

Like any post-surgical recovery, I had to take a lot of care for about 6 months.

I was very close to death, so this experience taught me many lessons, to value life and to be very grateful to God.

INFORMATIVE VIDEO ABOUT APPENDICITIS

josephrg0305_ — 2024-09-01 19:36:39 UTC

Attached is a short video on what is appendicitis, causes, symptoms and other important points to take into account.

IMPORTANT FACTS

josephrg0305_ — 2024-09-03 22:59:15 UTC