Inflammation of the appendix that causes right side abdominal pain moves from navel to lower right side is known as appendicitis.
Pain of appendicitis increases gradually and become unbearable at a time.
What are the causes of appendicitis?
Due to blockage of appendix entrance, infection and swelling occurs that causes pressure over appendix and results in swollen appendix.
Who is at higher risk to get affected?
Appendicitis is most commonly found in young people. People from 10 to 20 years are at higher risk.
How to detect Appendicitis?
Sudden right side lower abdomen pain
Bloating
Constipation
diarrhea
Appetite – loss
Fever – low grade
vomiting
Nausea
Pain shifts from navel to right side
Pain on touch
Pain worse while walking and coughing
difficulty in passing urine
gastric issues
Abdominal cramps
How to detect Appendicitis?
Abdominal examination
Urine test
Blood test
Ultrasound
What happens if appendicitis left untreated?
Rupture of appendix occurs.