Appendicitis: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

Inside, you will learn what appendicitis is, why it happens when the appendix becomes blocked and filled with pus, and why it is considered a medical emergency. The book describes different forms, including acute and chronic appendicitis, and explains the location and role of the appendix.

It also covers signs and symptoms such as sudden abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, fever, cramps, swollen abdomen, and loss of appetite. Complications are explained, including rupture of the appendix, abscess, peritonitis, sepsis, and ileus.

Readers will also find details on diagnostic methods such as abdominal exams, blood and urine tests, rectal exams, medical imaging (X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound), and C-reactive protein testing. Treatment options are described, including antibiotics, drainage of an abscess, and appendectomy through surgery or laparoscopy.

This book is suitable for anyone who wants to understand appendicitis, its risks, and how it is treated.