Appendicitis by https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li en-us 2018-11-25 14:26:38 UTC 2018-11-25 14:51:14 UTC hello@padlet.com The Appendix sarahnburr27 https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307509293 The appendix is a finger-like projection (from the colon) in the lower right side of the abdomen. Some believe it to play a role in immunity while others deem it to be useless.]]> 2018-11-25 14:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307509293 Appendicitis sarahnburr27 https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307509769 This occurs when there is inflammation or an infection of the appendix]]> 2018-11-25 14:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307509769 Symptoms sarahnburr27 https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307510090 The most notable symptom is pain that starts at the belly button and moves to the right side of the abdomen. This is usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, no appetite, and fever.]]> 2018-11-25 14:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307510090 Diagnosis sarahnburr27 https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307510533 1st a physical exam will be done to assess severity and location of pain. A blood and urine test will also be done to rule out UTI and look for infection. To confirm the diagnosis a CT scan and/or ultrasound is usually performed.]]> 2018-11-25 14:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307510533 Treatment sarahnburr27 https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307511174 Surgery is usually what works best to treat appendicitis. It can be done laparoscopically if the appendix has not ruptured. The patient is also usually given antibiotics, ]]> 2018-11-25 14:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307511174 Prognosis sarahnburr27 https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307512164 Without treatment, 50% of people will die, and even more have a fatal outcome if the appendix has ruptured. If treatment is started quickly, the death rate is close to 0, and the patient can leave the hospital in 1-3 days making a quick and full recovery.]]> 2018-11-25 14:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307512164 sarahnburr27 https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307512627 2018-11-25 14:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahnburr27/snxouw4u10li/wish/307512627