Treatment of Appendicitis
By: Mark MonteiroTotal Views: 254, Word Count: 556,
Appendicitis a condition that occurs due to inflammation of the appendix. It is known as a medical emergency and requires removing the inflamed appendix as a treatment of appendicitis. This is done by laparotomy or laparoscopy.
The appendix is a small finger like pouch, projected from the colon, on to the right side of the abdomen. The exact function of the appendix is unclear.
In appendicitis, the person’s appendix gets filled with pus, which results into an inflammation. When a person suffers from appendicitis, the pain first begins around the navel, which then moves to the lower right abdomen.
Home Remedies for Treatment of Appendicitis
Green Gram
- Green gram is a very useful home remedy for treatment of acute appendicitis problem.
- Green gram can be taken in a small amounts i.e. one tablespoon thrice a day. This can help to cure appendicitis.
Fenugreek Seeds
- Intake of tea made from fenugreek seeds is also useful in avoiding appendix from appendicitis.
- Take one tablespoon of the seeds in 1 liter of cold water. Let the seeds soak in the water for some time and then drink the water.
- It is known to be one of the safe and efficient home remedies for treatment of appendicitis.
Vegetable Juices
· Combination of 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice when taken two times a day, proved to be a good medicine for treating Appendicitis.
Buttermilk
· Buttermilk is helpful in treating chronic form of appendicitis. If the patient takes one liter of buttermilk daily, it will cure appendicitis.
Whole Wheat
· The consumption of whole wheat, such as bran and wheat germ, are proved to be useful in avoiding appendicitis.
Treatment of Appendicitis
Sometimes appendix is too severe to be unnoticed; therefore immediate appendicitis treatment is very essential. The most commonly known treatment of appendicitis is the removal of appendix, using a surgical procedure. Along with this, antibiotics may be required for the addition appendicitis treatment based on the severity of the situation.
The treatment of appendicitis with surgery is not sufficient for its total cure. Most patients are suggested to stay in the hospital for 2 days or more, so that the doctors can check the patient’s recovery to avoid any complications
After surgery of appendix, several lifestyle changes take place. Avoiding strenuous activity, getting rest and following a particular appendicitis diet is very important for the patients after this surgery.
After the surgery, most doctors want that their patients to be fed intravenously for one or two days. Thereafter, once the healing process begins, foods can be reintroduced to the body, starting with soup and juice.
Chronic Appendicitis Treatment
In order to treat chronic appendicitis treatment, it is very important to diagnose it properly.
Once the condition is diagnosed, it is possible that the doctor may not advise a surgery initially. The doctor first prescribes chronic appendicitis medicine, which are antibiotics in the initial stages to lessen the symptoms.
Since this condition is rare, it is best to consult a doctor as soon as possible. Doctors are the only persons who can solve your questions or doubts about this trouble.
About the Author
Dr. Mark Monteiro is graduated from the Hazard University and done his MBA from the he University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Currently he is working as general physician at Elmhurst Loyola Center for Health. For over 15 years he has been a pioneer in the field of physician health. He has contributed to the treatment of many diseases like- ASTHMA, TUBERCULOSIS, HIV, HEPATITIS AND ITS TREATMENT.
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