Appendicitis occurs due to the inflammation of the appendix, which is a small pouch-like organ situated at the lower right side of the abdomen. It usually starts with pain that begins in the middle of the abdomen and moves towards the location of the appendix. This pain increases and becomes severe as inflammation worsens.

Some of the symptoms of appendicitis include:
Lower right side abdominal pain
Sudden pain around your navel
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Indigestion
Low-grade fever
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Abdominal bloating
Flatulence

When there is an appendix block due to factors such as accumulation of hardened stool, increase in the lymphoid follicles, injury, intestinal worms, or tumours, it can result in infection and causes appendicitis. The bacteria can multiply quickly leading to swelling and formation of pus in the appendix.

You doctor may ask about your symptoms and medical history. The diagnosis of appendicitis can be done by:
Physical examination to evaluate the pain
Blood test - to check for high white blood cell count, which indicates infection
Urine analysis - to rule out if the pain is due to urinary tract infection or kidney stones
Imaging tests like ultrasound, CT scan, X-ray or MRI

The treatment options for appendicitis are:
Antibiotics to treat the infection
Pain relievers
Draining the abscess with a needle before surgery
Surgical removal of the appendix, which is known as appendectomy

Appendicitis occurs due to the inflammation of the appendix, which is a small pouch-like organ situated at the lower right side of the abdomen. It usually starts with pain that begins in the middle of the abdomen and moves towards the location of the appendix. This pain increases and becomes severe as inflammation worsens.

Some of the symptoms of appendicitis include:
Lower right side abdominal pain
Sudden pain around your navel
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Indigestion
Low-grade fever
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Abdominal bloating
Flatulence

When there is an appendix block due to factors such as accumulation of hardened stool, increase in the lymphoid follicles, injury, intestinal worms, or tumours, it can result in infection and causes appendicitis. The bacteria can multiply quickly leading to swelling and formation of pus in the appendix.

You doctor may ask about your symptoms and medical history. The diagnosis of appendicitis can be done by:
Physical examination to evaluate the pain
Blood test - to check for high white blood cell count, which indicates infection
Urine analysis - to rule out if the pain is due to urinary tract infection or kidney stones
Imaging tests like ultrasound, CT scan, X-ray or MRI

The treatment options for appendicitis are:
Antibiotics to treat the infection
Pain relievers
Draining the abscess with a needle before surgery
Surgical removal of the appendix, which is known as appendectomy