Patient's question:
Doctor, recently I've been experiencing sudden sharp lower abdominal pain. I went to the hospital for a complete blood count test, and the results showed a decrease in white blood cell count. The doctor said I have appendicitis. What is appendicitis? What causes it? I would appreciate it if you could explain it in detail. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Appendicitis is generally caused by chronic inflammation that does not heal, sexual transmission during menstruation, intrauterine surgery transmission, and some minor abortion surgeries. The diagnosis of appendicitis symptoms requires prompt medication treatment. Generally, anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken under medical advice, or traditional Chinese medicine enemas can be used for treatment. If the symptoms are severe or the medication treatment is not effective, it is best to go to the hospital for intravenous anti-inflammatory treatment. Appendicitis patients can use folk remedies as supplementary treatment in daily life while understanding symptomatic treatment. In daily dietary habits, it is necessary to eat appropriately and avoid stimulating foods.