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Appendix Surgery in Mumbai - Cost & Procedure - AHC
Appendix Surgery in Mumbai - Cost & Procedure - AHC
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small organ that is connected to the large intestine. Its exact purpose is unclear, and a person can live without one.
Appendicitis generally happens because of a blockage inside the appendix, which causes blood flow problems, inflammation, infection, and pressure. Without treatment, the appendix can burst.
Appendicitis can occur at any age, but it most commonly affects people in their teens and 20’s.
SYMPTOMS:-
Signs and symptoms of appendicitis may include:-
These symptoms could indicate complications.
- Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen.
- Sudden pain that begins around your navel and open shifts to your lower abdomen.
- Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make any harsh movement.
- Fever more than 101°F (33°C).
- Constipation
- Pain that persists or gets worse.
- Severe abdominal pain
- Vomiting
CAUSES OF APPENDICITIS:-
Appendicitis can be caused by an infection or a blockage in the appendix.
It may be caused by food or feces (poo) getting lodged in the appendix. The appendix becomes blocked, then inflamed, then infected. Appendicitis can occur at any age, but is most common in children and young adults.
COMPLICATIONS OF APPENDICITIS:-
Abscess:-
If the infection seeps out of the appendix and mixes with intestinal contents, it may form an abscess. Without treatment, this can cause peritonitis. Sometimes, antibiotics can treat an abscess. Often, a doctor will surgically drain the abscess with the aid of a tube, which is placed into the abdomen.
Abdominal infection:-
Peritonitis can be life-threatening if infection spreads throughout the abdomen. Abdominal surgery (laparotomy) removes the ruptured appendix and treats the infection.
Peritonitis may cause bowel movements to stop and the bowel to become blocked. The person will develop a fever and could go into shock. Peritonitis requires urgent treatment.
Sepsis:-
Sepsis causes widespread inflammation in many of your organs. It can be fatal. It requires hospital treatment with strong antibiotics.
DIAGNOSIS OF APPENDICITIS:-
The tests used to rule out these conditions include:
blood tests
a pelvic exam
urinalysis or testing a person’s urine
computerized tomography (CT) scan
abdominal ultrasound
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
STAGES OF APPENDIX:-
There are generally 5 types of stages they are as follows:-
1) Early appendicitis :-
Appendicitis may be caused by various infections such as virus, bacteria, or parasites, in your digestive tract. Or it may happen when the tube that joins your large intestine and appendix is blocked or trapped by stool. Sometimes tumors can cause appendicitis. The appendix then becomes sore and swollen.
2) Phlegmonous appendicitis :-
Phlegmon is a medical term describing an inflammation of soft tissue that spreads under the skin or inside the body. It’s usually caused by an infection and produces pus. The name phlegmon comes from the Greek word phlegmone, meaning inflammation or swelling.
3) Ulcerous appendicitis :-
Ulcerative appendicitis (UA), the appendiceal counterpart of ulcerative colitis (UC), is frequently present in colectomy specimens from patients with universal UC and is regarded as part of the continuous inflammatory process that is a hallmark of this disease.
4) Intramural abscess forming appendicitis :-
Sometimes an abscess forms around a burst appendix. This is a painful collection of pus that forms when the body tries to fight the infection. In rare cases an abscess can form as a complication of surgery to remove the appendix.
5) Gangrenous appendicitis :-
Gangrene is a serious condition where a loss of blood supply causes body tissue to die. It can affect any part of the body but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers and hands. Gangrene can occur as a result of an injury, infection or a long-term condition that affects blood circulation.
TYPES OF APPENDICITIS:-
There are generally 2 types appendicitis
While chronic and acute appendicitis have similar symptoms, there are important differences between them.
- ACUTE APPENDICITIS:– Acute appendicitis is a severe and sudden case of appendicitis. It’s most common in children and young adults between the ages 10 to 30 years old and occurs more frequently in males than females. Pain tends to develop and intensify quickly over the course of 24 hours.
It requires immediate medical treatment. If left untreated, it can cause your appendix to rupture. This can be a serious and even fatal complication.
Acute appendicitis is more common than chronic appendicitis, occurring in about 7 to 9 percent of all people in their lifetime.
- CHRONIC APPENDICITIS:-
Chronic appendicitis is less common than acute appendicitis. It occurs in only about 1.5 percent of all people who have already had a case of chronic appendicitis.
In chronic cases of appendicitis, the symptoms may be relatively mild and are thought to usually occur following a case of acute appendicitis. Symptoms may disappear before reappearing again over a period of weeks, months, or even years.
This type of appendicitis can be challenging to diagnose. Sometimes it’s not diagnosed until it develops into acute appendicitis.
SURGERY FOR APPENDIX
Your surgeon will then perform surgery to remove your appendix. This is called an appendectomy.
Your surgeon may perform an open appendectomy or a laparoscopic appendectomy. This depends on the severity of your appendicitis.
Why is appendicitis an emergency?
Because it is so small, the appendix swells quickly with inflammation and doesn’t take much to burst. A burst appendix can spread infectious agents throughout the abdominal cavity, leading to peritonitis, an inflammation of the abdominal lining. If the infection spreads to your bloodstream, it can lead to sepsis. Both peritonitis and sepsis can cause serious illness and even death. The appendix can rupture within 36 hours of your first symptoms of appendicitis, so when you seek treatment, time is of the essence.
Open appendectomy:-
During an open appendectomy, your surgeon makes one incision in the lower right side of your abdomen. They remove your appendix and close the wound with stitches. This procedure allows your doctor to clean the abdominal cavity if your appendix has burst or if you have an abscess.
Laparoscopic appendectomy:-
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, your surgeon will make a few small incisions in your abdomen.
They’ll then insert a laparoscope into the incisions. A laparoscope is a long, thin tube with a light and camera at the front. The camera will display the images on a screen, allowing your doctor to see inside your abdomen and guide the instruments.
When they find your appendix, they’ll tie it off with stitches and remove it. They’ll then clean, close, and dress the small incisions.
How long does it take to recover from appendectomy?
Most patients will be fully recovered in one to two weeks and can resume some normal activities, such as driving, walking and some duties at work; however, do not lift, push or pull any heavy objects until you are cleared by your surgeon.
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