symptoms & causes of appendicitis
What are the signs of appendicitis?
The most frequent sign of appendicitis is discomfort in your abdomen or belly. If you suffer from appendicitis the abdominal pain might be an indication.
- Start close to your belly button and gradually move further to your right
- The sudden onset of the event could wake you up if you’re asleep
- Get worse when you move or take deep breaths, cough or make a sneeze
- The pain could be intense and unlike any pain you’ve ever experienced
- can occur prior to other symptoms and then worsen over a period of hours
Other signs of appendicitis include
- Loss of appetite
- nausea or vomiting
- The fever
- an abdominal swelling
But, there are some individuals who are diagnosed with appendicitis (especially children) might not exhibit any of these common symptoms.2 Discuss with your doctor immediately if your child is suffering from discomfort or pain. The Appendicitis doctor in Kolkata can assess the signs you or your child is experiencing and offer an explanation or identify any other causes for the issues.
Certain people suffering from appendicitis could also suffer from bowel issues like
- Inability to pass gas
- constipation or diarrhea
- the sensation that an empty bowel will ease the discomfort
Also Read: Foods To Eat After Appendicitis Surgery
What is the cause of appendicitis?
Appendicitis may have multiple causes. In many instances the reason for the ailment isn’t obvious. Possible causes are:
- The hardened stool or the growth could block the opening in the appendix
- An enlarged wall of tissue within the appendix’s wall result of an infection in the digestive tract or elsewhere within your body
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Also Read: Appendicitis In Children
When should I seek physician's assistance?
Appendicitis is an medical emergency which requires immediate treatment. Visit a doctor or visit an emergency room as soon as you suspect that either you or your kid may have appendicitis. A Appendicitis specialist doctor can assist in treating appendicitis and reduce symptoms and reduce the risk of complications.
About Docor
Dr. Azhar Alam
MBBS (Honours), MRCS A (UK),
DNB General Surgery
FIAGES (Gastro Intestinal Surgery)
FMAS (Minimal Access Surgery),
MNAMS (New Delhi)
Consultant Gastrointestinal, Advanced Laparoscopic and Laser Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Surgery, KPC Medical College and Hospital
