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