Patient's question:
For a while now, I've been experiencing occasional pain on one side of my lower abdomen. I haven't been engaging in intense exercise or any bad habits, so I had a thorough check-up. The result was appendicitis, and they said it would be better with an enema for the effect to be more pronounced. So, I wanted to ask if it's possible?Doctor's answer:
Occasional lower abdominal pain may indicate appendicitis, and a gynecological examination is necessary. A detailed gynecological ultrasound should be performed to confirm if it is appendicitis. If it is appendicitis, enemas are ineffective. Constipation can also cause lower abdominal pain, and severe constipation can be relieved with enemas. For appendicitis, a combination of quinolone-class antibiotics and metronidazole-class antibiotics should be used for treatment for one week, followed by close observation for effectiveness. The condition of appendicitis is very serious, and patients are advised to seek timely symptomatic treatment. It is hoped that patients can follow their doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to self-care training and proper diet.