| The appendicitis can be diagnosed with a physical | | | | used for evaluating abdominal pain suspected of |
| exam, blood test, abdominal CT scan or | | | | being caused by appendicitis. The most commonly |
| ultrasound and sometimes surgery.The infection in | | | | used test to see the appendix is ultrasound |
| the abdominal lining leads to peritonitis if the | | | | scanning. |
| appendicitis is not treated. At the same time | | | | The appendectomy is a method of surgery. |
| untreated appendicitis generates a ruptured | | | | Generally antibiotics given to prevent or treat |
| appendix.An attack of appendicitis may appear | | | | infection. A more extensive surgery is applied |
| without needing surgery.The chronic appendicitis is | | | | when a ruptured appendix blows up. People with |
| caracole by bowel blockages. | | | | appendicitis end up with an abdominal abscess or |
| Fortunately appendicitis is not contagious and | | | | pus pocket. Sometimes bleeding, infection or |
| poses no risks to others. If the abdominal pain, | | | | allergic reaction are due to the anesthesia. |
| fever or vomiting are present they need the | | | | In the case of uncomplicated appendicitis after |
| doctor control.If the pain continue for more than | | | | surgery many people are discharged from the |
| 4 hours an urgent medical evaluation is required. | | | | hospital in 24 to 36 hours. Then they can return |
| To check the white cell count, a blood sample is | | | | to their normal activities in less than two weeks. |
| send an laboratory analysis in order to confirm | | | | The health system has improved a lot nowadays |
| the presence of an appendicitis. Also an urine test | | | | and provides many ways for treating and |
| may be done. CT scanning of the abdomen is | | | | determining appendicitis. |