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Appendicitis is an inflammatory condition that occurs around the intestine. In medical terms, this disease is called appendicitis. This condition is an emergency that needs surgery as soon as possible, Mother. Therefore, let’s get to know the characteristics of appendicitis first, Mom.
Reported by page Medical News Today, one that enters the digestive system organs of the appendix is the large intestine. This organ can be seen on the right side of the large intestine which is often referred to as the tail of a worm. This aims to absorb nutrients from the food consumed, such as fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
In general, appendicitis most often occurs in people between the ages of 10 and 30. In addition, people who have a family history of appendicitis will also be at high risk of experiencing this.
Thus, you must know the types and characteristics of appendicitis that you need to watch out for in order to protect yourself and your family at home.
Types of Appendicitis
Reported Healthlinethere are two types of appendicitis that you need to know.
1. Acute Appendicitis
Acute appendicitis is a severe case and occurs suddenly. This case most often occurs in children and young adults between the ages of 10 to 30 years.
In addition, this case is also more common in men than women. The painful condition of acute appendicitis tends to develop and increase rapidly over 24 hours.
Acute appendicitis requires immediate medical treatment. If not treated immediately, it can cause the appendix to rupture, Mother. It can even be a serious and fatal complication.
2. Chronic appendicitis
Chronic appendicitis is rare when compared to acute appendicitis. This case occurs in only about 1.5 percent of all people who have had a case of chronic appendicitis.
In cases of chronic appendicitis, the symptoms are relatively mild and usually occur after acute appendicitis. This type of appendicitis can be challenging to diagnose. In fact, sometimes it is not diagnosed until it develops into acute appendicitis.
Features of the Cecum
Summarized from Mayoclinichere are some characteristics or early symptoms of appendicitis:
- Pain in the lower right abdomen or pain near the navel that moves downwards
- Bloated stomach
- Loss of appetite
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- The pain will get worse when moving or coughing
- Mild fever that will get worse as the disease progresses
- The pain will be so intense that it disturbs sleep
If you feel you have the above symptoms, you should immediately go to the nearest health facility. This is because timely diagnosis and treatment are important before the appendix ruptures.
A ruptured appendix can harm your body, you know. Check out below the complications that will occur due to a ruptured appendix.
Complications Due to Appendicitis
If not treated immediately, appendicitis can cause the appendix to rupture, you know, Bun. where, the risk can be fatal, such as serious complications that cause dirt and bacteria to spill and spread to the abdominal cavity. The following is published healthline, what will happen if the appendix ruptures:
1. Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a condition in which spilled bacteria make the lining of the abdominal cavity infected and inflamed due to a ruptured appendix. Symptoms that will be experienced during peritonitis, namely fever that is getting higher, shortness of breath or fast breathing, fast heartbeat, and severe and continuous abdominal pain.
2. Abscess
A ruptured appendix can cause an abscess. An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms around a ruptured appendix. That way, the abscess needs to be drained and treated with antibiotics through surgery.
3. Sepsis
Sepsis is a condition that occurs when the bacteria from an abscess breaks off, thereby spreading through the bloodstream to other parts of the body. Symptoms of sepsis due to a ruptured appendix include shortness of breath, severe drowsiness, confusion, and body temperature that can be high or low.
So little explanation and characteristics of appendicitis. If you experience the symptoms, don’t let it go, Mother. Hurry up to see a doctor.
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