Appendix
Overview
- Pain in lower right side of abdomen
- Pain starting around the navel then shifting
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mild fever
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Abdominal swelling
Symptoms
- Blockage in the appendix (stool, infection, or swelling)
- Bacterial infection
- Enlarged lymph tissue in the intestine
- Rarely tumors
Treatment
- Surgical removal of appendix (Appendectomy)
- Laparoscopic surgery (small cuts, faster recovery)
- Open surgery in severe cases
- Antibiotics before and after surgery
- Pain management medicines
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