Appendicitis is when your appendix, which is a small vestigial organ present on the right side of your abdomen, gets swollen or inflamed. The common symptoms of appendicitis are sudden and severe pain, the lower right abdomen, nausea and vomiting, fever, loss of appetite, and bloating. Appendectomy (surgical removal of the appendix) is usually done to treat this condition.
Gangrenous Appendicitis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Any obstruction within the appendix causes appendicitis due to bacterial overgrowth leading to inflammation and necrosis. Read the article for details.
Stages of Appendicitis: Timeline, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Appendicitis is divided into early, suppurative, gangrenous, and rupture stages. Read to know more.
Anuria Due to Bilateral Ureterolithiasis After Appendectomy in a Child
An uncommon side effect of pediatric appendectomy is acute renal failure brought on by bilateral ureteral blockage.
Pediatric Appendicitis: Key Symptoms, Risks, and Treatments
Pediatric appendicitis is an urgent medical condition requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications such as perforation and peritonitis.
Appendicitis in Elderly: A Review
Appendicitis in the elderly may cause serious complications. Proper diagnosis and treatment are required to manage such cases.
Mucinous Adenocarcinoma in Appendicitis - Types, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Risk Factors
Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix happens when appendix cells turn abnormal, continuously grow, and create a lump known as a tumor.
Ultrasound for Pediatric Appendicitis
This article briefly discusses the use of ultrasound in diagnosing pediatric appendicitis, along with ways to improve the accuracy of diagnosis.
The Global Incidence of Appendicitis - An Overview
The global incidence of appendicitis is increasing. This article gives an overview of the factors on which the incidence depends.
Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis
Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy is a non-invasive and promising treatment for acute uncomplicated appendicitis (AUA). Read the article to know more.
Emergency Management of Appendicitis
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the intestine. This causes abdominal pain. To know more, read the article below.
