Appendix Pain,Location and Treatment

Appendix Pain Location

Picture 3 – Appendix Location Picture 4 – Location of Appendix

Appendix Pain normally shifts from one part of the abdomen to another. However, the pain may originally arise in the middle region of the upper abdomen. It may also originate in the umbilical area.

Treatment for Appendix Pain
Mild cases of Appendix pain may be treated with medicines. In some cases, complete bed rest is needed to counter the ache.

If the sufferer feels a steadily deteriorating appendix pain, he or she should immediately seek medical attention. Doctors carry out a diagnosis of the condition by physical observation of the patient and perform tests like CT (Computed Tomography) scans of the abdomen and pelvis to check the cause and gravity of the condition. In case the pain is not treated in time, it may lead to a rupture in the appendix and cause infection and shock. It can even cause death of the sufferer. It may also lead to severe complications like acute appendicitis and may involve Appendix surgery. Appendix removal is the main aim of such operations.

Picture 5 – Appendix Surgery (Removal through mouth)

Appendicitis is usually treated with surgery. Doctor’s recommend Appendectomy, or appendix surgery, whenever they detect a possibility of an appendix infection. However, surgeons may prefer to administer intravenous antibiotics in some cases and observe the patient’s condition for a day or two. Antibiotics are used to treat infection through non-surgical means. A liquid diet is also prescribed to the patient to reduce infection.

Chronic Appendix Pain

If you suffer from a recurring pain in appendix, you are possibly suffering from a chronic case of appendix pain. This may be due to chronic appendix inflammation. Doctors normally treat this with powerful antibiotic medicines. If medications fail to treat the condition, a surgical removal of the appendix may be carried out.

Appendix pain may be due to a number of factors. But it is commonly an indicator of grave disorders like Appendicitis. If you have an acute abdominal pain that lasts for more than 2 hours, it may be a time to seek immediate medical assistance. As we have said, timely medical treatment can help you prevent further complications and even death. So it is very important that you treat your appendix pain as early as possible.