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Appendicitis is a condition due to inflammation of the appendix, a three and a half inches long tube of tissue.
It extends from the large intestine and produces antibodies.
Peritonitis is a condition in which there is an inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity.
It may become fatal and should be treated quickly with antibiotics.Causes of Appendicitis:Appendicitis occurs when there is a block in the appendix due to stool or a foreign body.
The block may be due to infections and it causes swelling in response to any infection in the body.Symptoms of Appendicitis: The classic symptoms of appendicitis are as followsA feel of dull pain near the upper abdomen or naval area which becomes sharp and moves to the lower right abdomen.
This is the first sign of appendicitis.Nausea or vomitingLoss of appetiteAbdominal swellingFever with 99-102 degree FahrenheitInability to pass gasSevere crampsPain in passing urineConstipation with gasDiagnosis of Appendicitis:The following tests are usually made to diagnose appendicitis.
