Surgery is widely viewed as the standard course of treatment forappendicitis.
For some people, it may not be the only way to solve the problem.
Research shows that you may be able totreat appendicitiswithout surgery.
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Certainantibiotics may work as well as surgery.
These drugs may be used to treat severe symptoms so you can postpone or avoid surgery.
While the long-held scientific theory has been that the appendix is unused, more recent studies suggest otherwise.
Appendicitis Treatment Without Surgery
Up to 70% of people with appendicitis choose treatment without surgery.
Research indicates thatantibioticswork as all as surgery and may be an option for people with an uncomplicated appendix infection.
It may be accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms:
Appendectomy vs.
Antibiotics: Which Is Better?
Whether an appendectomy or antibiotics is better depends on your symptoms and other factors regarding your overall condition.
You will likely have to choose between these two treatments soon after your diagnosis.
An infected appendix can rupture 48 to 72 hours after symptoms begin.
you’re free to experienceacuteor chronic appendicitis.
Natural Remedies for Appendicitis
There are no approved natural remedies for appendicitis.
For Acute Appendicitis
Acute appendicitisis a sudden inflammation of the appendix.
It is one of the most common surgical emergencies.
Acute appendicitis can be categorized as either complicated or not.
Complicated appendicitis requires treatment with surgery.
While effective, the rate of recurrence is higher than surgery.
Unlike acute appendicitiswhich happens once and is often resolvedchronic appendicitis involves milder symptoms, though recurrent and chronic.
Symptoms of chronic appendicitis last for seven days or longer or come and go for longer.
The condition is believed to occur due to a partial and/or short-term obstruction in the appendix.
Since people do not often present with typical appendicitis, misdiagnosis is common.
It is also complicated because there are no diagnostic criteria for chronic appendicitis.
With frequent misdiagnosis, complications that require surgery can develop.
If the problem persists, an appendectomy is recommended.
Appendix Stones
Appendix stonesalso known as fecaliths or coprolitesare hardened deposits in the appendix.
They can develop as dry compact feces or hard stony masses obstructing the appendix and leading to appendicitis.
If you want a cure despite a longer recuperation time, you may be more comfortable with immediate surgery.
There is no proven way to prevent appendicitis.
This key in of diet can prevent feces from blocking the tube in the appendix and causing problems.
Summary
The first-line treatment for appendicitis (an inflamed appendix) has long been surgery.
Recent research shows that some people may be able to solve the problem with certain drugs.
Your healthcare provider can advise you on which treatment may be better for you.
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