Best Treatment of Appendicitis

Emergency Surgeon in Bangalore

What are the Symptoms of Appendicitis and Best Treatment of Appendicitis.

The first thing we need to understand is that appendicitis is a surgical emergency. When treated appropriately, complications are very few.

What are the symptoms of appendicitis?

A person suffering from appendicitis might experience dull aching pain around the umbilicus. The pain slowly localizes to lower right side. It is associated with vomiting and anorexia (the patient does not feel hungry). If ignored, it might result in high temperature and high heart rate (tachycardia).

How is appendicitis diagnosed?

It’s based on history and clinical examination. Blood tests will reveal the presence of an infection (increased WBC and CRP). Ultrasound of abdomen might help to confirm the diagnosis, but a negative ultrasound scan does not rule out the possibility of appendicitis. Ultrasound is more important in females as problems in ovaries, fallopian tube and uterus might be present. Ultrasound helps to rule out those possibilities.

What is the treatment for appendicitis?

Treatment of appendicitis is immediate surgery. If not tended to immediately, it might lead to serious complications.

Now a day, surgery is done laparoscopically (key hole) Laparoscopic Surgeon in Bangalore and involves three small cuts, which will be barely visible with time. Most patients go home 24 hours later, being able to do regular activities. There will be no food restrictions. Only.... Read More