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Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an infection& inflammation of the appendix, a tubular structure that projects from the colon on the right lower side of abdomen.

Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen. However, in most patients, pain begins around the umbilicus and then migrates. As inflammation worsens, appendicitis pain typically increases and eventually becomes severe.

  • Sudden pain that begins on the right lower abdomen
  • Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Low-grade fever that may worsen as the illness progresses
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Abdominal bloating
Diagnosis

Diagnosis of appendicitis is mostly made out clinically but sometimes requires a imaging to confirm the disease and its complications. Tests and procedures used to diagnose appendicitis include:

  • Physical exam to assess your pain.
  • Your doctor may also look for abdominal rigidity and a tendency for you to stiffen your abdominal muscles in response to pressure over the inflamed appendix (guarding).
  • Per rectal examination
  • Blood test. Complete blood count.
  • Urine test.
  • Imaging tests. An abdominal ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help confirm appendicitis
Treatment

Appendicitis treatment usually involves surgery to remove the inflamed appendix. Before surgery you may be given a dose of antibiotics to treat infection.

Surgery to remove the appendix (appendectomy)
  • Open appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy

In general, laparoscopic surgery allows you to recover faster and heal with less pain and scarring. It may be better for older adults and people with obesity.

But laparoscopic surgery isn't appropriate for everyone. If your appendix has ruptured and infection has spread beyond the appendix or you have an abscess, you may need an open appendectomy, which allows your surgeon to clean the abdominal cavity.

Draining an abscess before appendix surgery

If appendix has burst and an abscess has formed around it, the abscess may be drained by placing a tube through your skin into the abscess. Interval Appendectomy can be performed several weeks later after controlling the infection.

LAPSER is the best laparoscopic hospital in Chennai with basic and advanced laparoscopic treatments for Appendicitis. It is best to consult with our qualified surgeon who can evaluate your specific condition and recommend the most appropriate surgery options.