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Abdominal pain on the right side is risky! Appendicitis

Inflammation in the appendix can be caused by a blockage within the appendix itself. The blockage can be small pieces of stool that have hardened, foreign objects, or cancerous tumors. This causes the appendix to become infected and swollen.




Sometimes it can be caused by a gastrointestinal infection from a virus, bacteria, or parasite. Another cause is an upper respiratory tract infection that causes the lymph nodes within the intestinal wall to swell and block the appendix, causing appendicitis.


Appendicitis can occur at any age, but is more common in people aged 10–30 years and may also occur in children aged 5 years and over. It is more common in males than females. People with a family history of appendicitis are at higher risk of developing this disease than the general population.


 Warning signs of appendicitis

-Abdominal pain around the navel and moving to the right side of the lower abdomen.

-Bloating

-Increased abdominal pain

-Nausea vomiting

-Pressing on the affected area hurts.

-Constipation or diarrhea

-There is also a fever after stomach pain.




Prevention of appendicitis

Appendicitis cannot be prevented because it is a sudden condition with no clear cause. Eating fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber may help reduce your risk of appendicitis. If symptoms of infection or inflammation in the intestines are found, you should immediately see a doctor. This is to prevent inflammation that may spread to the appendix.



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