Is an inflammation or pain of the appendix. Appendix is a long tube-shape connected to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals .
But in humans the appendix has no known function but in some herbivorous mammals like rabbit it's involved in the digestion of cellulose.
Causes of appendicitis.
This infection is cause by infections and obstruction in the appendix.
Infections:- appendicitis occur when infections spread to the appendix. Infections like
Adenovirus.
Bacteroides bacteria.
The fungal infections etc.
Obstructions:-
when appendix experience blockage from external particles it results to appendicitis. External/foreign object like stone, pin, bullet, intestinal worms. Etc.
Symptoms of appendicitis.
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Lower right side abdominal pain.
Nausea [vomiting] .
Diarrhoea.
Loss of appetite.
Severe cramps.
Painful urination.
Fever.
APPENDICITIS PREVENTION.
Unfortunately there is no prevention tips for appendicitis i.e it can be prevented. But research shows that appendicitis is less common amongs folks who eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. Foods high in fiber.
TREATMENT FOR APPENDICITIS.
There is no pills or medicine to cure appendicitis, it can only be cure through surgery. Surgery to remove the appendix (appendectomy). This is the standard treatment for appendicitis. Luckily human can live without appendix.
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