Acute appendicitis is a disease that occurs as a result of inflammation of the organ called "appendix" (appendix vermiformis). 8 out of every 100 people in society are likely to have acute appendicitis in their lifetime.
Although it is seen in all age groups, it is especially common between the ages of 10-30
it occurs. It is seen equally in both genders.
The appendix is thought to be a part of the immune system.
How Does Acute Appendicitis Occur? How can I be protected?
If the mouth of the appendix that opens into the large intestine is blocked for any reason
this secretion accumulates and causes microbes to multiply there, causing the appendix
to swell and become inflamed, which The condition is defined as “acute appendicitis”
. The most common cause of obstruction is hard stool
pieces entering the appendix duct and the lymph nodes there
swelling. Very rarely, tumors of the appendix cause obstruction and manifest themselves as acute appendicitis. For these reasons
There is no precaution or medication to be taken to prevent appendicitis
.
What are the Symptoms of Acute Appendicitis? How is it diagnosed?
In acute appendicitis, in the early stages, pain is felt in the middle part of the abdomen - around the navel,
Later, pain is felt in the lower right abdomen. Loss of appetite usually occurs
. However, sometimes blood count, ultrasonography-computer tomography are used at this stage, both to support the diagnosis and to make a differential diagnosis since there are many diseases that can mimic acute appendicitis
Some tests such as imaging methods and urinalysis may be requested.
Treatment of Acute Appendicitis
The accepted treatment of acute appendicitis is surgery to remove the inflamed appendix
removal. This surgery can be performed by laparoscopic or open method.
In the laparoscopic (closed) method, the inflamed appendix is removed through the holes opened in the patient's abdomen
with the help of a camera and other tools.
Acute. What are the complications that may occur during the course of appendicitis?
What are the complications?
Acute appendicitis always progresses as described above. It doesn't move. In these
patients, the appendix is limited to other organs (plastron appendicitis),
perforation (burst) of the appendix causes inflammation of the peritoneum, bacteria
disrupts all body functions (sepsis). ), intra-abdominal abscess and liver abscess
may develop.
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