Patient's question:
Lately these past few days, I've been feeling a slight pain in my lower abdomen, and there's always an itchy sensation in my lower body. Some friends said this might be appendicitis. Hello, what are the symptoms of appendicitis?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of appendicitis mainly include lower abdominal pain. If the inflammation is severe, it may recur with chills and high fever. If the inflammation affects the pelvic cavity, it can cause pain throughout the lower abdomen accompanied by a sense of rectal fullness and vaginal discharge. If the diagnosis is appendicitis, it is essential to actively, effectively, and thoroughly treat it to avoid the development of sequelae of pelvic inflammatory disease. Since pelvic inflammation is often caused by a mixed infection of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, combined medication is recommended. When necessary, vaginal discharge culture + drug sensitivity or blood culture + drug sensitivity should be performed, and the medication should be adjusted based on the test results. Prevention of appendicitis requires avoiding promiscuity, maintaining hygiene during sexual intercourse, and preventing uterine operations.