Appendicitis
This is inflammation of an organ called an appendix. This condition is caused by blockage of the hollow portion of the appendix.
Symptoms
- Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen
- Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen
- Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements
- Nausea and vomiting, Loss of appetite
- Low-grade fever that may worsen as the illness progresses
- Constipation or diarrhoea, Abdominal bloating
- Flatulence
Treatment
Surgical removal of appendix organ. This can be done with painless laparoscopic surgery.
