Acute appendicitis is a difficult disease that is more common in men than in women, which needs special attention as it may cause death in many cases.
The appendix develops as an extension of the primary large intestine (cecum) and is found in 95% of cases within the peritoneum, and the appendix may be about 10 cm long.
Symptoms of acute appendicitis
Symptoms of acute appendicitis can be divided according to the age group as follows
1. Acute appendicitis in adults
It includes the following
Abdominal pain that begins in the umbilical region and then moves to the lower right part of the abdomen.
Nausea and vomiting.
flatulence
constipation
Anorexia.
High temperature.
Abdominal gases.
Changes in the normal functioning of the intestine.
Symptoms of acute appendicitis in children
It includes the following
Walk slowly, bending to the right.
flatulence
Sclerosis of the abdominal wall muscles
High temperature.
Symptoms of dehydration.
Causes and risk factors for acute appendicitis
The cause of acute appendicitis is not widely known, but it can be due to a blockage in one part of the appendix.
Risk factors for acute appendicitis
Risk factors for acute appendicitis include
Age: People aged 15 to 30 years old most often develop the disease.
Gender: Males are usually more susceptible to the disease.
Family history: People with a family history of the disease are more susceptible.
Complications of acute appendicitis
Complications of acute appendicitis include
Intestinal obstruction.
Abscess formation inside the abdomen.
Diagnosis of acute appendicitis
Acute appendicitis is diagnosed through the following
Note the clinical symptoms of the disease.
Perform a physical examination of the patient.
Do some blood tests.
Performing some imaging tests, such as: abdominal imaging, ultrasound, and computerized tomography.
acute appendicitis treatment
Acute appendicitis is treated through the following
Conventional surgery: where an incision is made in the lower right abdomen after the completion of anesthesia and then the appendix is removed.
Surgery by laparoscopy: In cases of surgery by laparoscopy, there is no need to make an incision.
Taking some antibiotics: Some intravenous antibiotics are used with surgery, such as: Clindamycin, Gentamicin, and Ampicillin.
Prevention of acute appendicitis
In fact, there are no clear ways through which the disease can be avoided, because its causes are not precisely known.
