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  • Appendix

    • Appendix location - in the lower right abdomen, at the junction of the small intestine and large intestine
    • Appendix function – is not exactly known

  • Appendicitis

    • Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix

  • Causes

    • The causes for the appendicitis are Blockage of the lumen of appendix (most commonly by faeces) or Infection (or rarely Trauma)

  • Symptoms

    • Pain of appendix generally starts – near navel / upper abdomen / right side of abdomen
    • Loss of appetite
    • Nausea & Vomiting
    • Constipation or Diarrhoea
    • Inability to pass gas
    • Low grade fever

  • Test / Diagnosis

    Appendix can be diagnose by -

    • Ultrasound
    • CT Scan
    • Biochemistry

  • Complications

    • Rupture / Perforation of appendix – may spread infection throughout the abdomen (peritonitis)
    • Appendicular abscess/ tumor
    • Gangrene of appendix

  • Treatment

    • Operation / Surgery - Removal of Appendix which is known as Appendicectomy
    • Preferably this is done through keyhole surgery or laparoscopy
    • Rarely antibiotics are used to treat the milder form of appendicitis

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