Appendix Useful or Not?

Appendix
The appendix is a fingerlike pouch attached to the colon and is located in the right lower abdomen. Scientists are still figuring out whether the appendix is useful or not.

Appendicitis
Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix.

Cause
Blockage of the appendiceal lumen causing appendicitis. The back of mucus in the appendiceal lumen, causing the bacteria that normally live in the appendix to breed. As a result, the appendix to swell and become infected. Sources include obstruction
1. Feces, parasites, or that obstruct the growth of appendiceal lumen
2. Enlargement of lymph tissue in the wall of the appendix, caused by infection in the digestive tract or elsewhere in the body
3. Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
4. Trauma to the abdomen.

Who gets appendicitis?
Anyone can suffer from appendicitis, but it is more common among people 10 to 30 years old. Appendicitis is more directed to emergency abdominal surgery rather than other causes.

Symptoms
1. Loss of appetite
2. Nausea
3. Throw up
4. Constipation or diarrhea
5. Inability to dispose of the wind
6. Low fever other symptoms that follow
7. Abdominal swelling
8. The feeling that bench which will alleviate discomfort through


Treatment appendicitis
Surgery, usually, appendicitis is treated by removing the attachment. If a suspected appendicitis, a doctor will often recommend surgery without extensive diagnostic testing. Prompt surgery to reduce the likelihood of the appendix will burst. Surgery to remove the appendix is called appendicitis and can be done in two ways. The older method, called laparotomy, to remove appendix through an incision in the right lower abdomen. Newer method, called laparoscopic surgery, using several smaller incisions and special surgical tools fed through cuts to remove the attachment. Laparoscopic surgery causes fewer complications, like infection associated with hospitals, and has a shorter recovery time.

Sometimes surgery revealed a normal appendix. In such cases, many surgeons would remove a healthy appendix to eliminate the possibility of future appendicitis. Sometimes, surgery revealed a different problem, which may also be corrected during surgery. If the appendix does have chronic (long), then surgery should be performed. Because If allowed, do not close the possibility of leakage in the inflamed appendix, causing general inflammation in the abdominal cavity.

Herbs, traditional Chinese herbal therapy can help treat appendicitis. There is not enough scientific research in Western China or herbal to say that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is effective for appendicitis, but there are some reports of cases from the perspective of TCM. However, because the standard of care varies among different TCM practitioners, appendicitis should be treated with conventional medicine rather than with acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Other herbs that can help your body recover more quickly if you have appendicitis include:
1. Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) promote connective tissue repair, supports the normal wound healing, and prevent the scar from growing larger. Use a standard extract 60 mg one to two times a day, or 60 drops of tincture three to four times per day. Do not take gotu kola if you have high blood pressure or anxiety.
2. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale, 2-8 g per day) has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Make sure you do not have an allergy to dandelion, and avoid taking the herb if you have liver or gallbladder disease, diabetes, or kidney disease, or if you take blood-thinning drug.
3. Agrimony (Agrimonia Eupatoria) has been used historically for appendicitis. Make a tea by steeping 1 tsp. of the herb in one cup of boiling water, strain, and cool. Drinking every 2-3 hours. Do not take agrimony if you take medication for blood pressure or blood thinning medication, or if you have diabetes.
Acupuncture, the Chinese medical terms, appendicitis is suspected to be caused by blockages in blood circulation and flow of vitality. Acupuncture appears to help reduce pain, control the peristalsis (wave-like muscle movements in the intestines), and increase blood flow. Case reports from China claimed that acupuncture has been used for mild appendicitis. Electroacupuncture (sending electrical current through needles) has also been used. A licensed and certified acupuncturist will work with your doctor to monitor your condition carefully. In some parts of the world, an acupuncturist working in hospitals to provide care at the same time with conventional medical practice. Even with surgery, acupuncture can be very useful for anesthesia, pain control, and improved recovery.

Appendix Test
1. Abdominal exam to detect inflammation
2. Urine tests to rule out urinary tract infection
3. Rectal exam
4. Blood tests to see if your body fight infection
5. CT scans and / or ultrasoundTest