Overview
In the appendix at the entrance of the large intestine, there is a projection called appendix, which is about 5 to 10 centimeters long.Acute appendicitis is a disease in which the appendix is blocked by foreign substances and stones, causing inflammation.The symptom is widely recognized by the name ′the appendicitis.′Acute abdominal pain is called acute abdominal pain, but acute appendicitis is the most common disease among them.The incidence of the disease is high from childhood to elementary and junior high school students in their 20s, but it is found in all generations, including the elderly.It is well known for pain in the right lower abdomen, and in the case of small children, it can be found that they lose appetite and vomit.They are categorized as ′catal appendicitis′ with inflammation only in the mucous membrane, ′honeycomb-weaving appendicitis′ with inflammation of the entire appendix wall, and ′ gangrene appendicitis′ with necrosis of the wall.cause
Acute appendicitis is caused by sudden inflammation of the appendix.The cause is not all known, but it is said to occur when the appendix is blocked or the appendix is twisted due to foreign substances such as fumice (the contents of the digestive tract are hardened), and the blood circulation deteriorates.It is believed that the symptoms can also be caused by daily habits such as overeating, drinking, irregular living, constipation, and overwork.As appendicitis causes inflammation and suppuration of the appendix, pus builds up in the appendix if left unattended, which causes pain in the right lower abdomen.At this stage, fever also occurs.If it gets worse, it will be perforated and pus may flow into the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis, so be careful.symptom
Although it is known for pain in the right lower abdomen, it is often accompanied by nausea because the root of the appendix is clogged and compressed at first.It can be accompanied by diarrhea.Then, the pain gradually moves to the lower right abdomen and gets worse over time.In the case of infants who have difficulty communicating pain, symptoms such as anorexia and vomiting can be an opportunity to notice abnormalities.The inflammation gets worse, and the pain increases when the appendix has a hole.When pus spreads widely, you get a high fever and feel pain just by touching your stomach.Because of the severe pain, the abdominal muscles are not relaxed, and the back is often curled up.examination and diagnosis
First, check the pain, location, and extent by questioning, and then palpate the abdomen and rectum directly to see if the pain occurs when pressed.Blood tests will also determine the number of white blood cells and CRP levels, and ultrasound (echo) and CT tests will check the inflammation and swelling of the appendix, presence or absence of dung stones, and the condition of surrounding organs.After that, the direction of treatment is determined, such as surgical therapy or treatment using antibiotics.It is often diagnosed by ultrasound examination, but CT examination may also differentiate other diseases.treatment
If the symptoms are mild, use antimicrobial medication and follow-up to treat inflammation.This is the so-called ′drug chirasu′ method.It is suitable for those with relatively mild symptoms such as cathartic appendicitis.There is a risk of recurrence, and the treatment method may be changed along the way.On the other hand, since the risk of opening a hole in the appendix increases after the onset of the disease, ′surgical treatment′ is often performed to remove the appendix by surgery.There are two surgical treatments: laparotomy and laparoscopic surgery.In the case of laparotomy, a skin incision was performed and the appendix was removed.In the case of laparoscopic surgery, a camera is inserted into the abdominal cavity through several holes and removed, but it cannot be performed if the inflammation is severe.If peritonitis or inflammation of the cecum is found, abdominal drainage (a method of discharging pollutants out of the body) may be performed to control inflammation and then wait for surgery.precautions after prevention/treatment
In particular, it is difficult for infants to accurately communicate their conditions, so they are often hospitalized for a long time due to their delayed detection.Stomach pain is common in infants, but if you have a stomachache, you can first touch it to see if you don′t mind.You should also be careful of other symptoms such as fever, anorexia, and nausea.If it looks different than usual, I recommend you to see a medical institution as soon as possible.After treatment, it is important to follow the doctor′s instructions and rest until your physical strength recovers.
In the appendix at the entrance of the large intestine, there is a projection called appendix, which is about 5 to 10 centimeters long.Acute appendicitis is a disease in which the appendix is blocked by foreign substances and stones, causing inflammation.The symptom is widely recognized by the name ′the appendicitis.′Acute abdominal pain is called acute abdominal pain, but acute appendicitis is the most common disease among them.The incidence of the disease is high from childhood to elementary and junior high school students in their 20s, but it is found in all generations, including the elderly.It is well known for pain in the right lower abdomen, and in the case of small children, it can be found that they lose appetite and vomit.They are categorized as ′catal appendicitis′ with inflammation only in the mucous membrane, ′honeycomb-weaving appendicitis′ with inflammation of the entire appendix wall, and ′ gangrene appendicitis′ with necrosis of the wall.cause
Acute appendicitis is caused by sudden inflammation of the appendix.The cause is not all known, but it is said to occur when the appendix is blocked or the appendix is twisted due to foreign substances such as fumice (the contents of the digestive tract are hardened), and the blood circulation deteriorates.It is believed that the symptoms can also be caused by daily habits such as overeating, drinking, irregular living, constipation, and overwork.As appendicitis causes inflammation and suppuration of the appendix, pus builds up in the appendix if left unattended, which causes pain in the right lower abdomen.At this stage, fever also occurs.If it gets worse, it will be perforated and pus may flow into the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis, so be careful.symptom
Although it is known for pain in the right lower abdomen, it is often accompanied by nausea because the root of the appendix is clogged and compressed at first.It can be accompanied by diarrhea.Then, the pain gradually moves to the lower right abdomen and gets worse over time.In the case of infants who have difficulty communicating pain, symptoms such as anorexia and vomiting can be an opportunity to notice abnormalities.The inflammation gets worse, and the pain increases when the appendix has a hole.When pus spreads widely, you get a high fever and feel pain just by touching your stomach.Because of the severe pain, the abdominal muscles are not relaxed, and the back is often curled up.examination and diagnosis
First, check the pain, location, and extent by questioning, and then palpate the abdomen and rectum directly to see if the pain occurs when pressed.Blood tests will also determine the number of white blood cells and CRP levels, and ultrasound (echo) and CT tests will check the inflammation and swelling of the appendix, presence or absence of dung stones, and the condition of surrounding organs.After that, the direction of treatment is determined, such as surgical therapy or treatment using antibiotics.It is often diagnosed by ultrasound examination, but CT examination may also differentiate other diseases.treatment
If the symptoms are mild, use antimicrobial medication and follow-up to treat inflammation.This is the so-called ′drug chirasu′ method.It is suitable for those with relatively mild symptoms such as cathartic appendicitis.There is a risk of recurrence, and the treatment method may be changed along the way.On the other hand, since the risk of opening a hole in the appendix increases after the onset of the disease, ′surgical treatment′ is often performed to remove the appendix by surgery.There are two surgical treatments: laparotomy and laparoscopic surgery.In the case of laparotomy, a skin incision was performed and the appendix was removed.In the case of laparoscopic surgery, a camera is inserted into the abdominal cavity through several holes and removed, but it cannot be performed if the inflammation is severe.If peritonitis or inflammation of the cecum is found, abdominal drainage (a method of discharging pollutants out of the body) may be performed to control inflammation and then wait for surgery.precautions after prevention/treatment
In particular, it is difficult for infants to accurately communicate their conditions, so they are often hospitalized for a long time due to their delayed detection.Stomach pain is common in infants, but if you have a stomachache, you can first touch it to see if you don′t mind.You should also be careful of other symptoms such as fever, anorexia, and nausea.If it looks different than usual, I recommend you to see a medical institution as soon as possible.After treatment, it is important to follow the doctor′s instructions and rest until your physical strength recovers.
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