Appendix (Appendicitis) Treatment in Bibwewadi
What Is an Appendectomy ?
An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. It’s a common emergency surgery that’s performed to treat appendicitis, an inflammatory condition of the appendix.
Why the Procedure Is Performed ?
An appendectomy is done for appendicitis. The condition can be hard to diagnose, especially in children, older people, and women of childbearing age.
Most often, the first symptom is pain around your belly button:
The pain may be mild at first, but it becomes sharp and severe.
The pain often moves into your right lower abdomen and becomes more focused in this area.
Other symptoms include:
Diarrhea or constipation
Fever (usually not very high)
Nausea and vomiting
Reduced appetite
Fast Facts about Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix when it has become inflamed; an inflamed appendix
Appendicitis must be treated with surgery right away; if left untreated, the appendix could rupture (burst) and cause a life-threatening or fatal infection.