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Appendicitis: Symptoms
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The cause of appendicitis is usually unknown. It may occur after a viral infection in the digestive tract or when the opening connecting the large intestine and appendix is blocked. The inflammation can cause infection, a blood clot, or rupture of the appendix. Because of the risk of rupture, appendicitis is considered an emergency. Anyone with symptoms needs to see a doctor immediately. Symptoms include:
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Clinical: The most common symptom of appendicitis is abdominal pain. Typically, symptoms begin as periumbilical or epigastric pain migrating to the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen. Later, a worsening progressive pain along with vomiting, nausea, and anorexia are described by the patient. Usually, a fever is not present at this stage.
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Unfortunately, diagnosing appendicitis can be very difficult because some or all of the symptoms are often missing. Even when all the symptoms are present, they are often misdiagnosed. Diagnosis can be especially difficult in the elderly and in young children, since they generally have only one or two symptoms and may not be able to articulate their pain. Appendicitis is ... hard to diagnose in pregnant women, whose appendix—and thus, any pain from appendicitis—moves higher towards their rib cage as pregnancy progresses.
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Anorexia, nausea and vomiting are symptoms that are commonly associated with acute appendicitis. The classic history of pain beginning in the periumbilical region and migrating to the right lower quadrant occurs in only 50 percent of patients.1 Duration of symptoms exceeding 24 to 36 hours is uncommon in nonperforated appendicitis.1
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Using the appropriate homeopathic remedy along with conventional Western medicine may relieve your symptoms and help clear up appendicitis more quickly. However, no scientific literature supports the use of homeopathy for appendicitis. An experienced homeopath would consider your individual case and may recommend treatments to address both your underlying condition and any current symptoms. Belladonna and Bryonia are classic homeopathic remedies often used for an inflamed appendix.
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A timely diagnosis of appendicitis is important, because a delay can result in perforation, or rupture, of the appendix. When this happens, the infected contents of the appendix spill into the abdomen, potentially causing a serious infection of the abdomen called peritonitis. Very rarely, the inflammation and symptoms of appendicitis may disappear but recur again later. If appendicitis is suspected, the following activities should be avoid, as they may cause the appendix to rupture:
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