Dr. Sachin Deore

December 06, 2023

Q1: Where is the appendix located in your body?

Ans: The appendix is a tiny structure attached or an extension of a cecum, starting of a large colon. So it’s located near the junction of the small and large bowel.

Q2: What is appendicitis?

Ans.: Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed.The appendix can get inflamed if infected with bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to appendicitis.

Q3: The cause of appendicitis is unknown. True or false?

Ans: True

There is no single cause of appendicitis, but there are several possibilities, including:

• ​Fecal matter (fecaliths, or “appendix stones”), parasites, or growths that can obstruct your appendiceal lumen.
• Inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease.
• Ulcerative colitis – Infection in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
• Injury or trauma to the abdomen.

Q4: What are the signs and symptoms of appendicitis?

Ans: Appendicitis symptoms usually begin with mild pain near the belly button that travels to the lower right quadrant of the belly and grows sharper over several hours to a few days.