If you look around, you can see people who have undergone surgery for appendicitis. Although appendicitis is such a common disease, there are many people who often miss the time because the initial symptoms are similar to abdominal pain. Today we will learn about appendicitis.
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appendicitis or appendicitis
Appendicitis Appendicitis Other diseases but mixed use
inflammation of the appendix
Appendicitis or appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis and appendicitis are used interchangeably, but strictly speaking, appendicitis and appendicitis are different diseases. However, there are many cases in which appendicitis is known as appendicitis, so it is communicated with the word appendicitis. Although it was a common disease in the past, it was a fatal disease for humans, but after appendectomy surgery came out with the development of medical technology, deaths have disappeared. 맹장염 자가진단
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McBurney point appendix location 좋은뉴스
appendix location
The location of the appendix (appendix) is on the right lower abdomen, also called McBurney’s point. To put it simply, when you draw a straight line from the protruding pelvic bone to the navel, the 1/3 point is the location of the appendix.
Self-diagnosis of early symptoms of appendicitis
right lower abdominal pain. zoom all over
persistent pain
Fever, body aches, chills, etc.
The pain starts in the right lower abdomen as mentioned above. If you feel pain when you lie down and press your right lower abdomen, or if you cannot lift your right leg and attach it to your stomach, you are certain to have appendicitis.
The pattern of pain is also different from normal abdominal pain. The pain does not lessen when you have a bowel movement, and the pain continues to intensify. The degree of pain is characterized by constant pain, not pain and pain and then back and forth. Over time, the pain spreads from the right lower abdomen to the entire abdomen.
Even if the site of pain is not in the right lower abdomen, there is a possibility of appendicitis. The whole stomach hurts like a stomachache, but at some point the pain gets worse. In this case, even in the hospital, there are cases where appendicitis is missed, so when you visit the hospital, be sure to ask the doctor to check whether it is appendicitis.
In addition, fever and body aches appear, and it is characterized by easy fatigue and decreased appetite.
Appendicitis Diagnostic Test
Confirmed by symptoms only
Blood test and CT scan
Appendicitis is not confirmed by symptoms alone because the symptoms are often ambiguous. Because there is not only the appendix in the appendix, but also other organs (lymph glands, ovaries, etc.), it can be confused with other diseases.
Appendicitis can be diagnosed after additional tests are performed. Tests include blood tests and CT scans. In some cases, CT scans are taken according to the level of inflammation after the blood test, and in other cases, it is performed simultaneously.
appendicitis surgery
laparoscopic surgery
Less scarring and faster recovery
Appendicitis surgery is a relatively simple operation to remove the appendix. In the past, the appendix was removed by incision in the stomach, but nowadays, laparoscopic surgery is performed. With laparoscopic surgery, the surgery is performed through several holes, so the wound area is small, scarring is small, and recovery is fast.
Even if it is not appendicitis, the appendix may be removed during another operation. During cancer surgery, the appendix is sometimes removed due to fear of metastasis, and the appendix is also removed when adhesions during surgery are likely to be severe. When the appendix bursts and the contaminants inside the intestine spread into the abdominal cavity, it progresses to peritonitis, which leads to colon tissue necrosis. It is a disease with 100% mortality if not treated.
appendicitis surgery cost
The cost of appendicitis surgery varies depending on the route of admission. Most of them visit the emergency room due to abdominal pain, which leads to surgery and hospitalization. It is said that it costs about 1.3 million won when applying for medical insurance.
appendicitis diarrhea
Temporary symptoms due to slowed bowel function
Diarrhea may occur after appendicitis surgery, which is a normal reaction. Diarrhea occurs because the digestive ability is temporarily weakened as bowel function slows down. Diarrhea is nothing to worry about, and try to avoid foods that are too greasy or irritating. After appendicitis surgery, it is good to eat food that is easy to digest.