Appendicitis is a condition due to inflammation of the appendix, a three and a half inches long tube of tissue. It extends from the large intestine and produces antibodies. If it becomes inflamed, then the person has to undergo a surgery to remove the appendix immediately. If it is not treated properly, then it will burst or spill out the infectious materials to the abdominal cavity. This may lead to peritonitis. Peritonitis is a condition in which there is an inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity. It may become fatal and should be treated quickly with antibiotics. Causes of Appendicitis: Appendicitis occurs when there is a block in the appendix due to stool or a foreign body. The block may be due to infections and it causes swelling in response to any infection in the body. Symptoms of Appendicitis: Diagnosis of Appendicitis: Treatment for Appendicitis: The condition is treated with the surgery named appendectomy. It is a standard treatment for treating appendicitis. Most of the surgeries are aimed at removing the appendix so that there will be no fear of rupture. If there is a chance of rupture, then immediate surgery is essential to treat it. Home Remedies: Some of the home remedies for treating appendicitis are listed below

May 1, 2023
Appendicitis
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