Appendix is the small pouch attached to the large intestine Inflammation (redness and swelling) of appendix is called appendicitis.

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2. INFORMATION ABOUT APPENDIX
 We Have to Know about the Appendix
 Appendix is the small pouch attached to the large
intestine
 Inflammation (redness and swelling) of appendix is
called appendicitis
 Appendix is located in the right lower quadrant of
the abdomen

3. COULD BE DANGEROUS, IF THE ANSWER IS YES FOR ANY ONE OF
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
 Is there severe pain around the navel associated
with nausea or vomiting?

4. CAUSES OF APPENDIX
 Usually occurs when the appendix becomes
blocked by:
 Feces
 Foreign bodies
 Tumors
 Impaired blood flow
 Inflammation
 Trauma
 Lymphadenitis

5. DO’S AND DON’TS OF APPENDIX
 Avoid oral feeds or purgatives

6. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF APPENDIX
 Pain around navel (umbilicus)
 Pain in the right lower quadrant of abdomen
 Reduced appetite
 Nausea and vomiting
 In severe cases, there may be shock due to rupture
of appendix
 Diarrhea/constipation.
 Inability to pass gas

7. MEDICAL ADVICE FOR APPENDIX
 If there is pain in the right lower portion of the
abdomen

8. RISK FACTORS OF APPENDIX
 Low dietary fibre
 Smoking
 <6 months breastfeeding

9. TREATMENT FOR APPENDIX
 Surgery in uncomplicated cases
 If there is abscess in appendix, this is treated first
and surgery at a later date

10. SELF-CARE FOR APPENDIX
INVESTIGATIONS FOR APPENDIX
 May require:
 Ultrasound of abdomen
 Abdominal CT scan
 Laparoscopy
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