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AppendicitisThe appendix is a small finger-like organ that's attached to the large intestine in the lower right side of the abdomen. The small structure has no known purpose, but that doesn't mean it can't cause problems. When that opening gets blocked, the appendix swells and can easily get infected by bacteria. The appendix functions as a part of the immune system during the first few years of life. After this time period, the appendix stops functioning and other organs continue helping fight infection. The main symptom of appendicitis is pain that typically begins around the navel and then shifts to the lower right abdomen. Anyone can develop appendicitis, but it most often strikes people between the ages of 10 and 30. Appendicitis is when the appendix becomes inflamed for reasons that are not fully understood. An operation to remove the appendix before it bursts is usually necessary. Appendicitis is one of the most common reasons for emergency abdominal surgeryny cases the surgery is straightforward, and you recover quickly. But if your appendix has ruptured, the surgery may be more complicated in children. In maand you'll take longer to heal. A ruptured appendix that's not promptly treated can lead to serious complications such as infection. In rare instances appendicitis that results in a ruptured appendix can be fatal. Appendicitis (or epityphlitis ) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is thought that appendicitis begins when the opening from the appendix into the cecum becomes blocked. This rock is called a fecalith (literally, a rock of stool). The appendix is a part of the bowel that doesn't have any known use to humans. It is a small tube about 5-10cm long that is found at the end of the caecum (the small pouch near the start of the large intestine). In the United States, 1 in 15 people gets appendicitis. At other times, the lymphatic tissue in the appendix may swell and block the appendix. The body responds to the invasion by mounting an attack on the bacteria, an attack called inflammation. The cause of such a rupture is unclear, but it may relate to changes that occur in the lymphatic tissue, for example, inflammation, that line the wall of the appendix.) Having a good understanding of this common problem can help to avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room and avoid a delay in diagnosis or a misdiagnosis when your child really does have appendicitis. Because appendicitis is considered to be a surgical emergency, if you think your child has appendicitis, call your doctor or go to the emergency room right away. Causes of AppendicitisThe common Causes of Appendicitis :
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