Acute appendix is the is an acute inflammation of the appendix, a small tube attached to the cecum. The cecum is the first part of the large bowel and the place where the small bowel attaches to the large. It is located in the lower right side of the abdomen. It is not important for the average layman to study the bacteria that cause the inflammation; but it is important for everyone to have some idea of the symptoms of appendicitis so that no patient will carelessly lose time in going to a doctor in case of such an eventuality. The first symptom is pain in the upper mid-abdomen, followed by vomiting. The pain is periodic; that the pain drops to the lower right side where the appendix is located. The muscles over this are become contracted in an effort to guard the tender area. This is a very important sign in making a diagnosis of appendicitis. Fever is usually not high, ranging from normal to only about 100 to 100 F. It is possible for symptoms to vary but this is usually the typical case. Diarrhea may not be present; usually it is not. If the pain suddenly stops and the patient feels better it is a sign that the appendix has ruptured and no time should be lost in getting the patient to the hospital.
Treatment of acute appendix
The treatment for all cases of appendicitis is surgery as soon as the diagnosis is made. Even though there may be a question as to wether the pain is due to an inflamed appendix or to amoeba or perhaps to painful ovulation in the case of a young woman, it is safest to take out the appendix. Surgery will not do any harm in the other two cases, and may be a life saver if it turns out to be acute appendicitis. Note well that abdominal pain with vomiting must be regarded as a possible surgical case and should be taken to a qualified surgeon for care.
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