Appendicitis is a medical condition in which the appendix — a small, finger-shaped pouch located in the lower right side of the abdomen — becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing pain and discomfort. If not treated promptly, the appendix can burst, leading to serious complications such as infection in the abdominal cavity (peritonitis).
If you experience these symptoms, it’s crucial to seek immediate medical attention, as appendicitis is a medical emergency.
To diagnose appendicitis, doctors may perform
The primary treatment for appendicitis is appendectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the inflamed appendix. Depending on the case, it can be done through