Dr. Willie & Dr. Liza Ong Explain How To Identify Appendicitis
APPENDICITIS – Here is a guide on how to identify it according to Doctor Willie and Dr. Liza Ong.
Stomach pain can signify several concerns including appendicitis. The said condition refers to the swelling of the appendix, a sack inside the stomach which is around 3.5 inches in length.
Based on a video of Dr. Willie and Dr. Liza Ong, the purpose of appendix has yet to be fully-determined. There are talks that this sack has something to do with the immunity of the person from diseases.
However, on the other side, the appendix can also post the total health of a person at risk. When it is filled with food wastes, there is a tendency that it will burst. In case it bursts, it can poison the body.
There are beliefs that the swelling of the appendix is due to running around after eating. Some people also believe that it is from the accumulated seeds that get into our bodies everytime we eat fruits.
However, according to Dr. Willie and Dr. Liza Ong, both beliefs about appendicitis have yet to be confirmed. All that is known of it is that it can cause severe stomach pain.
In the video, Dr. Willie and Dr. Liza Ong also pointed out how to identify if your stomach pain is due to appendicitis. Here are the considerations:
- pain starts at the center of your stomach or in the navel
- after twelve (12) hours, the pain will move to the right side of your body
- the pain is intense most especially when walking and coughing
- you may vomit or have a fever
According to Dr. Willie and Dr. Liza Ong, it is not good to drink pain reliever as it can vanish the pain but worsen the condition. Go for a check-up and you may be asked to undergo a blood test, a urine test, an ultrasound, and a CT scan.
Also, according to the doctors, the doctor might examine you by applying pressure on certain parts of the stomach to check if the pain is directly connected to your appendix. Based on the video, the only treatment for it is surgery and the recovery may take two (2) to four (4) weeks.
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