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What Causes Appendicitis
Several medical studies have been made regarding for identifying the causes
of appendicitis. Generally, when the appendix is infected appendicitis
occurs. In some cases, even a delicate object like stool blocks the cavity
of the appendix. It leads to the growth and development of bacteria in
the appendix. Thus, the appendix gets infected.
Treatment
The first stage of the appendicitis treatment is to keep the patient from drinking or eating anything a few hours before the execution of surgery. Using an intravenous drip hydrates the patient. Antibiotics such as metronidazole and cefuroxime are given to the patient in order to prevent the bacteria from spreading and infecting the abdomen with postoperative complications. In case the stomach is absolutely empty, the patient is rendered unconscious with general anesthesia.
Laparoscopic appendectomy is preferred to open laparotomy. Wound infections are less likely to occur after laparoscopic appendectomy than open laparotomy. Recovery after laparoscopic appendectomy is faster than open laparotomy. So, employed patients benefit much from the laparoscopic appendectomy.
Differential Diagnosis In Children
Gastroenteritis Mesenteric adentitis
Intussuseption
Meckel's diverticulitis
Differential Diagnosis In Adults
Ureteric colic
Torsion testis
Regional enteritis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Endometriosis
Renal colic
Differential Diagnosis In Elderly:
Intestinal obstruction
Diverticulitis
Colonic carcinoma
Leaking aortic aneurysm
Mesenteric infarction
Different Methods Of Appendicitis Diagnosis
Medical history
Physical exam
Lab tests
Imaging tests
Ultrasound
Some Facts About Appendectomy
Most appendicitis patients get rid of appendicitis through appendectomy. But complications may come to the surface if the treatment procedure is delayed or peritonitis occurs. It is difficult to diagnose appendicitis especially in children, older people and pregnant women.
The period and process of recovery depends on condition, complications, age and many other circumstances. Life style, eating habit and activities are the other factors that have an influence on recovery. In case of young children, recovery takes almost three weeks.
Stump appendicitis is another severe complication that develops from incomplete appendectomy. It is in fact, an inflammation of the appendicle stump that remains as leftover in the body due to incomplete appendectomy.
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