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- What is appendicitis?
- Symptoms of appendicitis
- Causes of appendicitis
- Prevention of appendicitis
- Risk factors for appendicitis
- Complications of appendicitis
- When to see a doctor about appendicitis
- Diagnosis of appendicitis
- Conventional treatment of appendicitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of appendicitis
- Living with appendicitis
- Caring for someone with appendicitis
If the appendicitis is mild, there are a few strategies that can be used to reduce symptoms and prevent further inflammation:
- High fibre diet - studies show that a diet high in fibre greatly reduce risk of appendicitis from occurring in the first place. A diet high in fibre includes plenty of vegetables (especially leafy green vegetables), fruits, legumes, wholegrains and cereals. Adults need to ensure they get about 30g of fibre in their diet every day
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If the appendicitis requires surgery, then post operative care may require the following strategies to aid recovery:
- Diet - the surgeon will recommend a special diet for 1-2 weeks after the surgery to make it easier on the gastrointestinal system to digest food after the surgery, in order to assist in the healing the colon from where the appendix was removed
- Medication - the surgeon may also recommend some medication to take to prevent possibility of infection after the surgery (antibiotics) and also painkillers for any pain that may ensue
- Rest - in order for the abdominal wall incision to heal (especially if it is was from a traditional appendectomy) rest is recommended with no lifting for some time after the surgery (up to two weeks, but the surgeon will recommend a timeframe based on the severity of symptoms, the surgery and how serious it was)
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
