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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
Chronic appendicitis
Symptoms of chronic appendicitis include:
- Abdominal pain - this is normally the first (and sometimes main) symptom
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Low grade fever
- Nausea
- Swelling of the abdomen
- Vomiting
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Acute appendicitis
Acute appendicitis occurs when the appendix is severely infected and inflamed and as a result of this, ruptures (or bursts). If this occurs, the the faecal matter in the appendix can contaminate the abdominal cavity and cause peritonitis.
Peritonitis is a very serious and life-threatening situation and needs urgent medical attention - call an ambulance 000.
The symptoms of acute appendicitis are the same as chronic appendicitis, just more severe.
Anyone who experiences progressively worsening abdominal pain needs to seek urgent medical attention.
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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.
