How do you get appendicitis?

You can't prevent it, it just happens. The appendix becomes inflamed and irritated, becomes infected and then causes pain. If you do not get seen in time to have it removed, it can burst and kill you. If you are having pain in the lower right side of your abdomen, then you need to go to your family doctor or the emergency room to have it checked out. They can do a CT scan and see if it is enlarged and also will do blood work to see if you have an infection. If you do, it is a simple procedure to have it removed and you will be out of the hospital within 24 hours of surgery. If you are in that much pain and having nausea, vomiting, or fever, then go the ER.

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On the basis of experimental evidence, acute appendicitis seems to be the end result of a primary obstruction of the appendix lumen. Once this obstruction occurs the appendix subsequently becomes...

Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis is typically a surgical emergency, requiring a surgeon to remove the appendix before it bursts. If the appendix...

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Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis is typically a surgical emergency, requiring a surgeon to remove the appendix before it bursts. If the appendix...

When the appendix is blocked it becomes inflamed and results in the condition called appendicitis. If the blockage continues the tissue becomes infected and can cause your appendix to rupture.

Appendicitis is fairly uncommon at this age, so it's likely something else, but it is possible. Appendicitis can be hard for a parent to diagnose, though. At first, it may seem a lot like stomach flu. The classic symptoms are abdominal pain...

Don't worry, this is an easy procedure that is quite simple and painless now a days. I had my gall bladder removed and all the drs. did was make 4 tiny holes in my stomach and took the gallbladder out through there. You will be o.k. just re...

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When the appendix is blocked it becomes inflamed and results in the condition called appendicitis. If the blockage continues the tissue becomes infected and can cause your appendix to rupture.

Lie down flat on your back, push on the left side of your abdomen and release quickly. If there is pain on the right side then this is a major indicator of appendicitis. Yes, bowel changes are a symptom of appendicitis so is fever, nausea, ...

Periods of stress and illness (you had both) can cause a delayed cycle. Once you are finished recovering from your surgery and back to your normal routine, your body will resume its normal routine, as well. (And it is important to not becom...

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You don't actually 'get' it. The appendix, which is a useless, pointless interior appendage becomes inflamed (beyond my ken) and if not removed can burst possibly cansing death. Don't try this at home, but a Russian peasant, isolated on the eastern Steppes, knew, from his pain, that he would soon die if he didn't remove his own appendix. He did so with a pocket knife, successfully. With ensuing treatment and medication, including antibiotics, at a hospital, he survived. Many people who go into the wilderness for an extended period of time, have an appendectomy prior to leaving.

It is just an inflammation of the appendix and can be due to many reasons. In severe cases it may burst, causing a secondary infection in the gut that can be fatal.

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Lower pain is a sign, but it’s usually really really bad pain! Also throwing up and the pain is less when you bring your knees up to your chest. I’m not sure why you get it and I’m not sure doctors know why either.

I don’t know if you’re a guy or a girl, but I’ve had an ovarian cyst rupture and I thought it could be appendicitis. I was fine though and needed no medical treatment!

Appendicitis, is a inflammation of the appendix.The symptoms of appendicitis typically start with a mild fever and pain around the bellybutton, and can be accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. The stomach pain usually worsens and moves to the lower right side of the belly.

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The appendage is a small unnecessary additional part of the intestine which can get clogged during normal digestion. The appendage receives a large piece of food, blocking passage, resulting with infection followed by operation.

It's not like a virus where you can catch it. Either you get it or you don't. As far as I know there is no specific cause of appendicitis, nor is there a function to your appendix(you don't need it). Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to prevent it. The majority go through life with no problems at all.

Yes and i believe there is no genetic tie to appendictis either. But i think there may be a link between a cause and an effect of some sort that science or medicine hasnt discovered. Its honestly nothing to worry about dont have anexiety of pains in your lower side or anything because it could be a common stomach ache or virus. And one of the most common Sicknesses confused with Appendictis is gastronitis which causes some acute cramps i the lower digestive system.I mean it is so often confused with appencitis its not even funny.But trust me if your having an appendictis you will know.

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