Appendicitis is a common condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can also be filled with pus causing pain and discomfort in the lower right side of the abdomen.
The appendix is a small pouch-like tissue that extends from the large intestine. Any blockage in the appendix can cause a bacterial infection that leads to inflammation of the appendix.
Dr. Vinod Mishra, a renowned gastroenterologist addresses some common questions on appendicitis such as :
- How do you diagnose appendicitis?
- How to tell if that pain is from appendix?
- What are the investigations done for appendicitis?
- What are the complications associated with appendicitis?
- How is CBCT, CT, ultrasound, abdominal X-ray and laparoscopy helpful in diagnosing appendicitis?
- What are the other conditions that have the same symptoms of appendicitis?
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