Appendicitis is described as the acute inflammation of the appendix, and it is the most common cause for acute, severe abdominal pain. The abdomen is most tender at McBurney’s point which is a one third of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus. This corresponds to the location of the base of the appendix.
The aetiology depends on age. In the young, it is mostly due to an increase in lymphoid tissue size, which occludes the lumen. From 30 years old onwards, it is more likely to be blocked due to faecal matter (faeces).
Initially, the appendix cannot drain, and so increases in size, stretching the visceral peritoneum. This causes a vague pain in the periumbilical region. As the appendix swells, it irritates the parietal peritoneum, and causes severe pain in the right lower quadrant.
If the appendix is not removed, it can become necrotic and rupture, resulting in peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum) which if not attended to immediately may result in DEATH.
The aetiology depends on age. In the young, it is mostly due to an increase in lymphoid tissue size, which occludes the lumen. From 30 years old onwards, it is more likely to be blocked due to faecal matter (faeces).
Initially, the appendix cannot drain, and so increases in size, stretching the visceral peritoneum. This causes a vague pain in the periumbilical region. As the appendix swells, it irritates the parietal peritoneum, and causes severe pain in the right lower quadrant.
If the appendix is not removed, it can become necrotic and rupture, resulting in peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum) which if not attended to immediately may result in DEATH.
Conclusion:
If you have a severe abdominal pain, you are hereby advised to see a Doctor, and not taking part in self-medication (taking drugs without prescription from the pharmacist or Doctor).
If you have a severe abdominal pain, you are hereby advised to see a Doctor, and not taking part in self-medication (taking drugs without prescription from the pharmacist or Doctor).
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