What is the function of the appendix? What are the signs of appendicitis?

Video content is professionally consulted by BSCK I Dong Xuan Ha Deputy Head of Internal Medicine Department - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

Many people think that the appendix is ​​an extra part of the body and has no effect. However, is this view completely correct about the appendix and when appendicitis, what symptoms does the patient usually have?

The appendix is ​​located at the base of the cecum near its junction with the small intestine and the right colon. The appendix is ​​a small, worm-shaped, finger-shaped tube that is 3 to 13 centimeters long. Usually the appendix is ​​located on the right lower abdomen, but it can also be found in other parts such as the middle of the abdomen and located on the left side of the lower abdomen. Science has identified the effect of the appendix as helping to increase human immunity.
When the patient has appendicitis pain, there are often symptoms such as:
Abdominal pain: It may be random and often begins with many different pain locations in the abdomen or in some cases, it may be low back pain. right. Frequent urination: Caused by inflammation and infection of the appendix that affect the body's excretion process. Abdominal rumbling accompanied by vomiting Tremor and fever: Patients with appendicitis may have a fever of 38 degrees Celsius accompanied by chills and tremors. Anorexia : People who are having digestive problems do not want to add anything to the body, at this time the patient tends to lose their appetite. Tight abdominal wall: Accompanied by pain, some people also have abdominal cramps. When appendicitis pain is identified, the patient is often determined to have an appendectomy to avoid dangerous complications. Currently, laparoscopic appendectomy is always a good choice due to its aesthetics and quick recovery. Therefore, when the body appears one of the signs of appendicitis, the patient should go to the nearest medical facility for examination to have the appropriate treatment.