Chronic appendicitis

Appendicitis is a common disease with a relatively high incidence in my country. The appendix can be described as a bag for waste, which may be empty at any time. Once inflammation occurs, the pain is unbearable. Appendicitis is divided into two types: acute appendicitis and chronic appendicitis. Acute appendicitis requires immediate surgery, otherwise it will be life-threatening. Chronic appendicitis can be treated conservatively, maintaining the condition, using some drugs to reduce inflammation, and finally returning to normal.

Although chronic appendicitis does not require subsequent surgery, it is very likely to recur, and it is only a matter of time before the appendix needs to be removed surgically. Chronic appendicitis can also turn into acute appendicitis. Therefore, it must not be taken lightly, resulting in serious consequences. The following is an introduction to the clinical manifestations of chronic appendicitis:

1. Abdominal pain

Pain in the right lower abdomen is characterized by intermittent dull pain or bloating, which is sometimes severe and sometimes mild, and the location is relatively fixed. Most patients experience abdominal pain after a full meal, exercise, fatigue, cold or long-term standing. There may be an attack of acute appendicitis during the course of the disease.

2. Gastrointestinal reactions

Patients often suffer from indigestion and loss of appetite of varying degrees. Patients with a longer course of illness may experience emaciation and weight loss. There is generally no nausea, vomiting, or abdominal distension, but elderly patients may suffer from constipation.

3. Abdominal tenderness

Tenderness is the only physical sign, which is mainly located in the right lower abdomen. It is generally small in range, constant in position, and only occurs when heavy pressure is applied. There is no muscle tension or rebound tenderness, and generally no abdominal mass, but a distended cecum can sometimes be felt.

4. Indirect signs

Various specific tender points such as McBurney's point, Langerhans' point, psoas sign, and Roche's sign may not necessarily appear in the diagnosis of chronic appendicitis.

The above introduces the clinical manifestations of chronic appendicitis. I hope you can better diagnose the disease. When you experience pain in the appendix area, you should go to the hospital for examination and do not delay the treatment. Patients with chronic appendicitis should always prevent recurrence of the disease, avoid getting cold, and keep warm. Also be careful not to eat too cold food. If you feel pain, stop it immediately. Don't allow the condition to worsen.