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Appendix or Appendicitis Treatment in Ludhiana, Punjab

Introduction

Appendicitis Treatment in Ludhiana, Punjab, Appendicitis is a condition that occurs when the appendix gets inflamed. This problem can be chronic or acute. In addition, with this condition, abdominal pain can occur which increases the need for surgery. The prevalence rate for this condition is around 5%. If the problem is not treated on time, this condition can likely become serious and can be fatal.

What are the types of appendicitis?

Acute appendicitis: Acute appendicitis is a severe type and it occurs suddenly. In this case, the symptoms will occur quickly in the time gap of 1 or 2 days. In this case, medical treatment is needed at the earliest.
Chronic appendicitis: The prevalence of chronic appendicitis is less common and its symptoms are not that severe. They can likely disappear over months, weeks, or even years. Its diagnosis is more challenging and this condition is not diagnosed till the time it does not develop into acute appendicitis.

What are the symptoms of appendicitis?

If you have the problem of appendicitis, then you may experience one or several symptoms. Some of them are mentioned below for your understanding:

Loss of appetite
Nausea
Indigestion
Not able to pass gas
Low-grade fever
Abdominal swelling
Diarrhea
Pain coming occurring in the lower right side of the abdomen
Pain around the belly button or upper abdomen

Appendicitis can occur with mild cramping and this can become more steady & get severe with time. The pain can trigger in the belly button or upper abdomen. In these conditions, the appendix can burst.

Which tests can be performed for appendicitis?

First of all, the doctor will perform a physical examination. This allows us to check the tenderness on the abdomen's right side and then swelling occurs. Depending on the test results, the doctor might ask you to get more tests to understand better what is the reason behind the symptoms. Here are some of the tests which the doctor can perform:

Complete blood count (CBC)

Check the possible reason for infection as the blood sample is analyzed.

Urine tests

Urinary tract infection or kidney stone to check the reason behind the symptom & then the doctor will suggest you to get urinalysis.

Pregnancy test

In case there is risk of ectopic pregnancy, then doctor can perform pregnancy test

Pelvic examination

Pelvic exam helps to check the reproductive organs.

Abdominal imaging tests

Check the appendix inflammation and doctor suggest you to get imaging tests to check for the fecal impaction & abdominal abscess. For this, the doctor can perform abdominal X-ray, abdominal CT scan, abdominal MRI scan, and abdominal ultrasound.

Chest imaging tests

In this case, the doctor might ask you to get a chest X-ray and also suggest you to perform CT scan to get better image of the lungs.

What are the treatment options for appendicitis?

As per the test results, the doctor will suggest you the treatment plan for your condition which includes:

Surgery to remove your appendix
Needle drainage or surgery to drain an abscess
Antibiotics
Pain relievers
IV fluids
Liquid diet

In case, the condition is severe then you might be suggested surgery. Make sure that after the treatment you follow all the suggestions given by the doctor like taking medications and other things.

How much is the treatment cost for appendicitis?

On average, the treatment cost for appendicitis cost around Rs 40,000/-. Depending on your condition, the doctor will suggest a customized treatment plan and tell you about the total cost of the treatment.

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