Appendicitis Diagnosis and Treatment in Sangareddy
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Appendicitis Diagnosis and Treatment in Sangareddy
Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide, including in Telangana. It occurs when the appendix, a small finger-like pouch attached to the large intestine, becomes inflamed and infected. Without timely treatment, the appendix can rupture, spreading infection throughout the abdomen and becoming life-threatening.
At KBR Life Care Hospitals, Sangareddy, patients presenting with abdominal pain are assessed promptly to identify appendicitis early. Our surgical team uses a combination of clinical examination, blood tests, and imaging to reach an accurate diagnosis quickly, because in appendicitis, time matters significantly.
Surgery to remove the appendix (appendicectomy) remains the definitive treatment. It is a safe, well-established procedure, and most patients recover fully within 1-2 weeks when the appendix is removed before it ruptures.
Types & Causes
Acute Appendicitis
Sudden onset of appendix inflammation; requires urgent surgical evaluation and typically appendicectomy.
Perforated Appendicitis
The appendix has ruptured; causes peritonitis (widespread abdominal infection). Requires emergency surgery and intensive post-operative care.
Appendix Mass (Appendicular Abscess)
A collection of pus forms around the perforated appendix. May be managed initially with drainage and antibiotics before interval appendicectomy.
Chronic / Recurrent Appendicitis
Repeated, milder episodes of right lower abdominal pain from low-grade appendix inflammation; may be managed with elective removal.
Symptoms to Watch For
Pain that starts around the navel and shifts to the right lower abdomen within hours
Pain that worsens progressively, aggravated by movement, coughing, or pressing on the abdomen
Loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting
Low-grade fever (temperature 37.5-38.5 C), which can rise higher if the appendix perforates
Diarrhoea or inability to pass gas in some patients
Sudden, brief relief of severe pain followed by worsening generalised abdominal pain may indicate perforation
When to See a Doctor
- Persistent abdominal pain lasting more than a few hours, especially if it is moving to the right lower side
- Abdominal pain with fever, nausea, or vomiting
- Severe abdominal pain in a child or adolescent
- Any sudden, severe worsening of abdominal pain
- Pain with a rigid, board-like abdomen (emergency: likely perforation)
- Recurrent right lower abdominal pain episodes, even if mild
How We Diagnose
- Clinical examination: right lower quadrant tenderness, rebound tenderness (Rebound sign), Rovsing's sign assessment
- Blood tests: elevated white cell count confirms active infection and inflammation
- Ultrasound of the abdomen: identifies an inflamed appendix or free fluid in the abdomen
- CT scan of the abdomen when diagnosis is uncertain or complications are suspected
- Urine examination to exclude a urinary tract or kidney stone cause of pain
Our Treatment Approach
- Intravenous antibiotics commenced promptly on diagnosis to control infection
- Intravenous fluids and pain management while preparing for surgery
- Open appendicectomy or laparoscopic (keyhole) appendicectomy: both are safe and effective; laparoscopic approach preferred where possible for faster recovery
- Emergency surgery without delay for perforated appendicitis or peritonitis
- Drainage and interval appendicectomy for appendicular abscess when appropriate
- Post-operative wound care, antibiotic course, and dietary guidance for smooth recovery
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