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See also : Gastroenteritis

Causes

While researchers are not sure why appendicitis occurs in some people rather than others, infection, inflammation or obstruction in the appendix or digestive tract seems to be the most common cause. A blockage in the lining of the appendix can cause bacteria to multiply, quickly causing the appendix to become inflamed, swollen and pus-filled. If the appendix bursts, the infection can spread through the abdominal cavity and into the bloodstream.

Recognized risk factors for appendicitis include:

• Age: It most often occurs between the ages of 10 and 30
• Sex: More common in males than females
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Infection in the gastrointestinal tract or elsewhere in the body
• Blunt force trauma to abdomen sustained in a car accident, sporting accident, or fall
• Parasites

Symptoms

Early appendicitis symptoms may be misunderstood as indigestion or gas because mild cramping is common at the beginning. If this feeling lasts for more than 24 hours, and other appendicitis symptoms on the list below begin to appear, it is time to seek medical attention. The most common symptoms of appendicitis in children and adults include:

• Sudden pain that begins at the belly button and shifts to lower right abdomen
• Sudden pain that starts on the lower right side of the abdomen
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Low-grade fever of around 100 degrees that increases as inflammation and pain increase
• Abdominal bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Inability to pass gas
• Right side of the abdomen is tender to the touch

If you are pregnant, appendicitis symptoms may start with pain in the upper abdomen as the appendix shifts slightly higher during pregnancy. Appendicitis in pregnant women is not uncommon; in fact, appendicitis occurs in 1 in 1,500 pregnancies. If you are pregnant and experience any of the symptoms, don’t brush them off as early labor or pregnancy related discomfort. Early intervention is key to a healthy pregnancy.

Recognizing appendicitis symptoms in young children is more difficult. Appendicitis symptoms in young children may include:

• Elevated heart rate
• Frequent urination
• Complaints of stomach pains after moving around, sneezing, coughing or touching their abdomens

If these symptoms appear with an elevated temperature, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

Home Remedies

• Garlic: It is claimed that the anti-inflammatory properties of garlic can help alleviate inflammation and pain caused due to appendicitis. Hence, eating 2-3 cloves of garlic on an empty everyday may help.
• Ginger: Drinking fresh ginger tea twice-thrice per day may help reduce inflammation and pain, while also curing symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. You may also massage your abdomen using ginger oil for a few minutes.
• Lemons: Drinking water mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey may help combat indigestion and constipation. It will also provide you with pain relief and boost immunity.
• Fenugreek seeds: Fenugreek seeds contain antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds that can help prevent the intestinal waste and excess mucus from storing, which further boost digestion and reduce the risk of severe pain.
• Mung bean: Also known as green gram, mung bean is one of the most trusted home remedies for appendicitis. It is said that consuming 1 tablespoon of green gram thrice daily can effectively help treat appendicitis.
• Huang Lian Su : Use for intestinal bacteria causing bacterial dysentery, diarrhea, food poisoning, gastroenteritis, abdominal distension; also acute and chronic appendicitis, tooth abscess, canker sores, strept throat, and sinus infection.
• Colloidal Silver is uwed for lung conditions including emphysema and bronchitis; skin conditions including rosacea, cradle cap (atopic dermatitis), eczema, impetigo, and psoriasis; and inflammation (sometimes due to infection) of the bladder (cystitis), prostate (prostatitis), colon (colitis), nose (rhinitis), stomach (gastritis), tonsils (tonsillitis), appendix (appendicitis), and sinuses (sinusitis).

Warnings

If you think that you or someone in your care may have appendicitis, it is important that you see a doctor as soon as possible. If the infected appendix bursts, the infection is likely to spread throughout the abdomen, causing serious problems.