Why can appendicitis be life-threatening?

Appendicitis is a health problem that isn't particularly complicated to treat if detected early, but if not, it poses serious risks to the sufferer. Here are all the details about the condition.

Teenagers and young people between 10 and 25 years of age are the most likely to present Appendicitis , inflammation of the appendix that causes intense abdominal pain from the pit of the stomach to the right hip and requires surgery. .

Appendicitis is a disease that cannot be prevented, and a doctor should be consulted if a child, young person, or adult experiences severe abdominal pain , one of the main symptoms of this infection, explained Social Security specialists.

This painting, which It is accompanied by nausea, vomiting and fever , is treated in IMSS hospitals from the moment the patient enters the emergency area, according to the symptoms and their classification.

The emergency physician physically examines the patient and evaluates whether it is a suspected case of appendicitis, keeps him under observation and orders laboratory studies and x-rays .

Once the results are available, he noted, a consultation with the surgical service is requested to confirm the diagnosis of appendicitis; if so, the patient is referred to pediatric or general surgery to remove the appendix, thus avoiding complications such as life-threatening peritonitis .

Inflammation of the appendix, an organ that is an extension of the large intestine, is caused by the presence of parasites such as worms, food residue, seeds, fruit pits or excrement that obstruct the inside of the intestine and hinder blood circulation .

They warned that self-medication or home remedies should be avoided, as this can cause appendicitis to develop into a more severe form, where it may burst .

At the IMSS, the operation to remove the appendix is ​​performed, the intestine is sutured and no further care is taken. Depending on the patient's progress, they are discharged within 24 to 48 hours, with instructions to avoid exertion for the next three months to prevent a hernia, and to clean the wound. In patients requiring temporary disability for work, the average is 14 to 21 days. .

With information from the IMSS

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