Pathophysiology Of Appendicitis

Introduction: a brief description and explanation of the disorder:

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, which is a small fingered shaped organ attached on to the Colon as an extension, while residing in your lower right abdomen. The appendix is host to the good bacteria that protects your stomach from diseases like diarrhea and other illnesses. Whereby, it releases an adequate amount of good bacteria to fight against the bad bacteria to sustain your body’s good health. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix is blocked, which does not allow the bacteria to leave the appendix. If the appendix is not removed it could burst, resulting in bacteria spreading to become very dangerous as to form an abscess in the abdomen. As a result Peritonitis, inflammation and infection in the abdominal cavity, which could be life threatening could occur. Not to mention if the bacteria gets into the bloodstream,

The blockage may be as a result of two crucial factors such as, a build up of thick mucus in the appendix or fecal matter that enters appendix through the Cecum. Both the mucus and fecal matter begin to harden into a rock like material called “fecalith” (A hard stony mass of feces in the intestinal tract). However, it might as a result of the lymphatic tissue in the appendix that swells and blocks the opening between the Cecum and the appendix, or even rarely worms. Meanwhile there are no preventions that can completely prevent appendicitis from occuring. However, there are certain dietary choices an individual can make which incorporates a High Fiber diet. High Fiber fruits and vegetables that are implemented into the diet essentially decrease the chances of appendicitis. Being that, the Fiber softens the stool and increases the weight and size which makes it easier to pass and less likely to stick in between the appendix and the