
Watch this 3D Animation to know all about Appendicitis, its Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
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MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT:
Appendicitis
The appendix is a thin tail, tube that is joined to the right side of the colon.
Appendicitis is a medical emergency in which the appendix gets infected and filled with pus.
If not treated it can burst spreading the infectious material into the abdominal cavity Appendicitis can strike at any age, but is common between the ages of 10 and 30 years.
Causes
Appendicitis may be caused by
* Gastrointestinal infections, due to viruses, bacteria, or parasites
* Obstruction of the appendix cavity by stool, food, or tumor
* Inflammation
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of appendicitis may include:
* Dull pain around the navel that increases to a sharp pain as it moves in the lower right side of the abdomen
* Pain getting worse during moving, coughing
* Abdominal tenderness
* Nausea and vomiting.
* Loss of appetite
* Fever and chills
* Constipation
* Diarrhea
* Bloating
Treatment Options
Appendicitis is a medical emergency requiring immediate surgical removal of the appendix.
Speak to your doctor for more information on Appendicitis
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TimeStamps
0:00 - Introduction to Appendicitis
0:47 - Causes
0:58 - Symptoms
1:16 - Treatment Options
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