We’ve got your back: Five things to know about your spine
JUN 27, 2022Five interesting facts from St. Luke’s Health that you should know about your spine.
Read More Additional information about 5 things to know about your spine | St. Luke’s HealthIn the United States, appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring surgery, with one in 15 Americans having appendicitis in their lifetime. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked and inflamed. While appendicitis symptoms vary from person to person, there are four common signs of appendicitis.
With appendicitis, many individuals experience severe pain from their belly button area to the lower right side of their abdomen. This pain often gets worse over a matter of hours and some individuals experience significant pain that wakes them from their sleep.
Some individuals experience changes in their bowel movements and have constipation or diarrhea accompanied with trouble passing gas as a symptom of their appendicitis.
As the appendix continues to get inflamed, many individuals will experience a low-grade fever that gets worse if the appendix ruptures.
One of the common first signs of appendicitis, along with abdominal pain, is loss of appetite. This loss of appetite may progress into nausea and vomiting as a result of intestinal obstruction.
If you have any of the above-mentioned symptoms or suspect that you may be suffering from appendicitis, seek medical attention immediately, as prolonged appendicitis can result in the appendix rupturing.
Sources:
MedlinePlus | Appendicitis
NIH | Definition & Facts for Appendicitis
WebMD | Appendicitis
Five interesting facts from St. Luke’s Health that you should know about your spine.
Read More Additional information about 5 things to know about your spine | St. Luke’s HealthThese five cherry recipes will have you running to the orchard to pick a whole bunch. The fruit’s health benefits make these tasty delicacies even more enticing.
Read More Additional information about Healthy cherry-based recipes | St. Luke’s HealthMany people missed their recommended cancer screenings in 2020, but new interest in wellness may be the key to reprioritizing preventive health.
Read More Additional information about How to resume cancer screenings post-COVID | St. Luke’s HealthLooking for a doctor? Perform a quick search by name or browse by specialty.