"Good day everyone so now we're delving into a condition that often catches people off guard with

its
sudden onset and potentially serious consequences. That's right, we're talking about appendicitis. But
what exactly is appendicitis, and why is it so important to be aware of its symptoms? Let's dive in."

Definition:

 Appendicitis is an inflammation of appendix that develops most common in adolescents and

young adults.
 Appendicitis is acute inflammation of the appendix, and is the most common cause for acute,
severe abdominal pain.

"Again Appendicitis, is inflammation of the appendix, a small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the large
intestine. Despite its seemingly insignificant size, when this organ becomes inflamed, it can lead to
significant pain and even life-threatening complications if left untreated.

The abdomen is most tender at McBurney's point - one third of the distance from the right anterior
superior iliac spine to the umbilicus. This corresponds to the location of the base of the appendix

In the image we can see the umbilicus, anterior superior iliac spine and the mcburneys point

Palpation of McBurney's Point is a key clinical maneuver used by healthcare professionals to assess for
signs of appendicitis. Tenderness or pain upon palpation of McBurney's Point, especially when combined
with other symptoms such as fever, nausea, and vomiting, can raise suspicion for appendicitis.

Now, let's break it down further."

[Diagram of the Appendix] here we can see the large intestine, small intestine, rectum and inflamed
appendix

"Imagine: the appendix, located in the lower right side of your abdomen, serves no apparent purpose in
our modern-day digestive system. Yet, when it becomes blocked by stool, infection, or even a small
piece of debris, inflammation occurs, leading to appendicitis.

TYPES OF APPENDICITIS

Acute appendicitis, as its name implies, develops very fast, usually in a span of several days or hours. It
is easier to detect and requires prompt medical treatment, usually surgery.

Acute appendicitis occurs when the vermiform appendix is completely obstructed, either because of a
bacterial infection, feces or other types of blockage. Infection may also cause swelling of the lymph
nodes, which then adds pressure on the appendix, cutting off its blood supply.

CHRONIC APPENDICITIS

Appendicitis Can Be Chronic (But It's a Rare Condition)

Chronic appendicitis is an inflammation that can last for a long time. It only occurs in only 1.5 percent of
recorded acute appendicitis cases.

Basically, chronic appendicitis means that the appendiceal lumen is only partially obstructed, causing
inflammation. The inflammation worsens over time, causing internal pressure to buildup.

Again when we say acute appendicitis it is sudden onset of inflammation of the appendix and when we
say chronic appendicitis it is recurrent or persistent inflammation of the appendix over an extended
period, symptoms may be less severe or may come and go. Now lets proceed to the risk factor that we
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