Beware of Symptoms of Appendicitis, Recognize the Symptoms..

Hello Hermina's friend, In our intestines there are many functions that we should know about, one of which is the function of the small intestine which is important in digestion as a nutrient absorber for the food and drinks that have been consumed. 90% of food nutrition that enters the blood circulation comes from the absorption of nutrients carried out by the small intestine. Nutrients absorbed will flow throughout the blood circulation. A well-functioning intestine means absorption in food is also good, but Friends of Hermina Bitung need to be aware of a bad intestine. Like the inflammation that occurs in the appendix.

What Is Appendicitis?

The appendix is ​​a small, thin pouch-shaped organ, measuring 5 to 10 cm long, that is connected to the large intestine. When suffering from appendicitis the patient can feel pain in the lower right abdomen.

If left unchecked, the infection can become serious and cause the appendix to rupture, causing complaints of severe pain to endanger the sufferer's life. Within a few hours, the pain may get worse, especially when you move, take deep breaths, cough or sneeze. In addition, this pain can also appear suddenly, even when the sufferer is sleeping. The following are symptoms of abdominal pain and can be accompanied by other symptoms, including: loss of appetite, flatulence, inability to pass gas (farting), nausea, diarrhea and fever.

What are the Factors of Appendicitis?

Friends of Hermina, Many factors are suspected of causing a person to experience appendicitis, including:

• Obstruction at the opening of the appendix cavity.

• Thickening or swelling of the appendix wall tissue due to infection in the digestive tract or in other body parts.

• Feces or parasitic growths (eg pinworm infection) blocking the cavities of the appendix.

• Injury to the abdomen.

• Medical conditions, such as a tumor in the stomach.

How is Appendicitis Treated and Treated?

Here's what you need to know in the treatment of appendicitis by going through the surgical procedure to remove the appendix, or what is known as an appendectomy. However, before surgery, patients are usually given antibiotics to prevent infection, especially in the appendix that has not ruptured. Meanwhile, in mild appendicitis, giving antibiotics before surgery can restore the condition of some patients.

Consult the Hermina Bitung Hospital to the General Surgeon Dr. Fajar Dwijayanto, M.Ked(surg), Sp.B if you experience abdominal pain that is slowly getting worse and extends to all areas of the stomach, appendicitis may occur.