What does appendicitis pain feel like?

The appendix, an organ in the digestive system, is mainly located between the cecum and the ileum. However, because the appendix is ​​in a closed state for a long time, most people think that the appendix in their body does not have much use. Appendicitis is a common disease that occurs in most people. Acute appendicitis requires appendectomy. So what does it feel like when the appendix hurts?

What does appendicitis pain feel like?

1. Abdominal pain: Mainly located in the lower right abdomen, it is characterized by intermittent dull pain or bloating, which is sometimes severe and sometimes mild, and the location is relatively fixed.

2. Gastrointestinal reactions: Patients often experience varying degrees of indigestion and poor appetite.

3. Abdominal tenderness: Tenderness is the only physical sign, mainly located in the right lower abdomen. It is generally small in range and constant in position, and only occurs when heavy pressure is applied.

4. Indirect signs: Various specific tender points such as McBurney's point, Langerhans' point, psoas sign and Roche's sign are meaningless in the diagnosis of chronic appendicitis.

What causes appendicitis?

1. The blind tube of the appendix is ​​relatively curved, and the opening of the blind tube is relatively small and narrow, and the peristalsis of the blind tube is very slow, so it is easy to cause blockage of the appendix lumen, obstruction by food fragments, roundworms or foreign objects. This is the situation where the appendix is ​​not able to vent gas smoothly.

2. Because the appendix is ​​twisted and has a small opening, our gastrointestinal function becomes functionally disordered at this time. The peristalsis of the appendix will cause the reflex to weaken and slow down, which will also lead to obstruction. Pathogens will invade and cause inflammation.

3. There are pathological factors that cause appendicitis. The main reason at this time is the adhesions or fibrous cords outside the appendix cavity. In addition, tumor compression can also cause obstruction and cause inflammation. At this time, appendicitis occurs. No matter what the cause is, we need timely treatment.

It can also be said that these are some of the symptoms of appendicitis. If these symptoms occur, you must take them seriously and understand some of the causes of appendicitis. In this way, you can effectively prevent it and keep yourself away from the pain caused by appendicitis.