Stomach Pain On The Right Side? Appendicitis Symptoms & Treatment Explained

🔬 Navigating Appendicitis: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments Sudden, severe abdominal pain can cause a lot of anxiety. When Appendicitis is suspected, swift action and an accurate diagnosis are crucial. Dr. Prasanth Nagarajan breaks down why the appendix gets inflamed, the warning signs, and how it is treated. 🗂️ What You Need to Know: What is it? Inflammation of the appendix (a small pouch on the large intestine), usually caused by a blockage that triggers bacterial growth and pressure. The Symptoms: Severe pain starting around the belly button that moves to the right lower abdomen. Watch out for loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever, and difficulty walking. Who is at risk? It is most common in adolescents and young adults. Treatments: Not all cases are identical. Options range from antibiotics alone to surgical removal via advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) or traditional open appendectomy. ⚠️ Delaying evaluation is dangerous, especially if the appendix bursts. Catching it early is the key to safe treatment and peace of mind! 🩺✨ Practice & Appointments: Dr. Prasanth Nagarajan Robotic Colorectal Surgeon & Gut Health Specialist 📍 Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai: 📅 Mon - Sat | ⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Assana Colorectal & Gut Wellness, Chennai: 📅 Mon - Sat | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Contact: 📞 +91 95668 93110 Website: 🌐 drprasanthcolorectalsurgeon.com Chapters: 0:00 - 1:00 | Introduction 1:00 - 1:22 | What is Appendicitis? 1:23 - 1:42 | Symptoms of Appendicitis 1:43 - 2:07 | Types of Appendicitis 2:08 - 3:01 | Antibiotics Alone 3:02 - 3:44 | Laparoscopic Appendectomy 3:45 - 4:09 | Open Appendectomy 4:10 - 4:32 | What If the Appendix Has Already Burst? 4:33 - 4:57 | Common Myths 4:58 - End | Conclusion #Appendicitis #AppendixPain #AbdominalPain #DrPrasanthNagarajan #ApolloProton #AssanaWellness #ColorectalSurgeon #LaparoscopicAppendectomy #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #ChennaiDoctors #GutHealthMatters [Appendicitis Symptoms, Appendix Surgery, Dr. Prasanth Nagarajan, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Assana Gut Wellness, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Right Lower Abdomen Pain, Chennai Colorectal Specialist]