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UNDERSTANDING APPENDICITIS: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT

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The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ attached to your large intestine, situated on the right side of the abdomen. When the appendix gets inflamed, it is called appendicitis. It usually presents as a sudden and intense pain in the lower right abdomen. Appendicitis can occur due to various infections such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites, in the digestive tract. Keep your gut healthy with our stomach care range. Symptoms may include: Nausea and Fever and Loss of vomiting chills appetite Not everyone who presents with the typical symptoms may always have appendicitis. Always seek professional advice if you are noticing these symptoms. Can appendicitis go away on its own? Generally, if the doctor suspects appendicitis, most people will get advice to quickly get it removed. However, getting the appendix removed does not pose any health concerns since it is a vestigial organ. Antibiotics may be prescribed temporarily for appendicitis, but surgery is usually needed. Rarely, symptom