41. Appendicitis appendicitis. Every year about 7 percent of Americans develop appendicitis, a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus. http://www.coolnurse.com/appendicitis.htm

Appendicitis Appendicitis can occur at any age but it most often affects people between the ages of 10 and 30 and is one of the most common reasons for emergency abdominal surgery in children. Males are slightly more affected than females. Signs and Symptoms The main symptom of appendicitis is pain that begins centered around the belly button, which later shifts to the right side of the abdomen. The pain usually increases over a period of about 6 - 10 hours, BUT this can vary and eventually the pain may be very severe. The location of your pain may also vary, depending on your age. Young children may have appendicitis pain in different places. In addition to pain, you may have one or more of the following symptoms: Pain that begins centered around the belly button, then localizes to the right side Loss of appetite Nausea and sometimes vomiting A fever that starts after other symptoms appear Diagnosis The diagnosis of appendicitis is best made on the basis of a history of the symptoms and a physical exam. When pressure on the painful area is suddenly released, appendicitis pain will often feel worse! Blood tests may show an elevation in the white blood cell count.

42. Medical Library: Appendicitis appendicitis. Pediatrics. This inflammation, called appendicitis, is most common in youngsters over the age of six, but can occur in younger children as well. http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ0DO1OU7C&sub_cat=1

43. Appendicitis appendicitis. What is the appendix? If the appendix becomes inflamed, a condition called appendicitis results and the organ will have to be removed. http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Appendicitis.htm

APPENDICITIS What is the appendix? The appendix is a small hollow organ attached to the large intestine located in the right lower part of the abdomen. Like the tonsils and adenoids, it contains a large number of lymph glands. If the appendix becomes inflamed, a condition called appendicitis results and the organ will have to be removed. The appendix is not necessary for health and can be taken out at an early age without adverse effects. Diagram of intestines, including appendix Close-up of the appendix, coming off of the cecum (the portion of the colon located in the right lower side of the abdomen) What are the signs and symptoms of appendicitis? The most common signs and symptoms of appendicitis are abdominal pain, tenderness, vomiting and fever. The pain may be around the navel (belly button) but soon moves to the lower right portion of the abdomen. The most painful area is located halfway between the hip bone and the navel, but may vary. The child may be bent over with the pain and may prefer lying down on the left side with the knees drawn up to the chest. Vomiting, and refusal to eat may be other signs of appendicitis. Diarrhea may be present. How is appendicitis diagnosed?

44. Appendicitis Note All links within content go to MayoClinic.com. Diseases and Conditions. appendicitis. From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com. Overview. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00274.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-mail Services CNNtoGO Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com In association with: INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Appendicitis From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview The main symptom of appendicitis is pain that typically begins around the navel and then shifts to the lower-right abdomen. The pain usually increases over a period of six to 12 hours, and eventually may become very severe. Anyone can develop appendicitis, but it most often strikes people between the ages of 10 and 30 and is one of the most common reasons for emergency abdominal surgery in children. The standard treatment for appendicitis is surgical removal of the appendix. In many cases the surgery is straightforward, and you recover quickly. But if your appendix has ruptured, the surgery may be more complicated and you'll take longer to heal. A ruptured appendix that's not promptly treated can lead to serious complications such as infection. In rare instances a ruptured appendix can be fatal.

45. Appendicitis Guide Overview. Accurately diagnosing acute appendicitis presents a continuing challenge. The symptoms and signs of appendicitis are often http://www.familypractice.com/references/ABFPGuides/Appendicitis/appendicitis.ht

ACUTE APPENDICITIS Contributors Flow Chart Overview The History ... Download PDF Version Contributors Major contributors to this reference guide were: Don B. Cauthen, M.D. Chairman, Department of Family Medicine Scott and White Clinic Temple, Texas Mike Hardin, Jr., M.D. Department of Family Medicine Scott and White Clinic Bellmead, Texas Nancy Marquez, M.D. General Surgeon Round Rock, Texas Major contributors to the first edition were: David W. Bank, M.D. Arthur J. Donovan, M.D. Thomas A. Nicholas, M.D. Major contributors to the second edition were: Thomas A. Nicholas, M.D. Peter Rinaldi, M.D. Charles Sachatello, M.D. W. Jack Stelmach, M.D. Major contributors to the third edition were: Michael S. Faudree, M.D. Mark W. Heffington, M.D. Arlie R. Mansberger, M.D. Major contributors to the fourth and fifth editions were: Don B. Cauthen, M.D.

46. Atlas Of Pathology Back to Previous Image. URBANA ATLAS OF PATHOLOGY. Image Number 41 Appendix, acute appendicitis, focal, ulcerating. Notice the few http://www.med.uiuc.edu/pathatlasf/Atlas41.html

Back to Previous Image URBANA ATLAS OF PATHOLOGY Image Number 41 - Appendix, acute appendicitis, focal, ulcerating Notice the few intact crypts in the left lower quadrant of the screen. These crypts are lined with intact mucosal epithelium. The lamina propria is hypercellular due to neutrophil infiltration. The red in the lower right quadrant is hemorrhage. An ulcer is a defect in the surface of any organ caused by the sloughing off of inflammatory necrotic tissue. Click for image To Next Image To Table of Contents To Alphabetical Index To Start

47. Appendicitis appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a lymphoid organ that opens into the large intestine. Once thought to appendicitis. http://www.herbalremedies.com/appendicitis.html

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49. Howstuffworks "What Is An Appendix And What Causes Appendicitis?" Main Health ShortStuff What is an appendix and what causes appendicitis? http://health.howstuffworks.com/question141.htm

ComputerStuff AutoStuff ElectronicsStuff ScienceStuff ... PeopleStuff Top Subjects Cholesterol Dieting Nicotine Sleep ... Tattoos Sponsored By: Categories Diseases and Conditions Drugs Fitness Health Care ... Browse the Health Library Explore Stuff Lidrock.com Big List of Articles Get the Newsletter Search HSW and the Web Search Google Main Health ShortStuff What is an appendix and what causes appendicitis? Your appendix is a small, closed tube that is about the size of your finger. It attaches to the beginning of your large intestine, where the small and large intestines meet. It is open at the end that connects to the large intestine and closed at the other end, so material can move into and out of the appendix but it has nowhere to go. The appendix can contract like the small intestine, and it also has a secreting lining like the small intestine. If the open end of the appendix gets plugged for some reason either because of swelling or because something from the large intestine gets stuck in the opening then the appendix starts to swell because of the secretions from the lining. The swelling shuts off the

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51. UAB Health System | Appendicitis appendicitis. What is appendicitis? appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a fingerlike portion of the large intestine http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=18786

52. Appendicitis -- Topic Overview appendicitis Topic Overview. What is appendicitis? Who gets appendicitis? appendicitis is most common in people ages 10 to 30, although it can occur at any age. http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw64454.asp

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53. New Emergency Medical Testing For Appendicitis - DrGreene.com - Caring For The N isn t clear. Is this appendicitis or not? Emergency Medical Test for appendicitis. Your child is doubled over in pain. Concern has brought http://www.drgreene.com/21_270.html

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54. Appendicitis - DrGreene.com An article that explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis. appendicitis. Related concepts Acute appendicitis http://www.drgreene.com/21_1027.html

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55. Appendicitis(Age 2) Ato-Z Guide appendicitis Age 2 by Ann Lane Approved by the ParentCenter Medical Advisory Board. What s below How can I tell if he has appendicitis? http://www.parentcenter.com/refcap/health/ills&inj/atoz/1525.html

Search Home Health A-to-Z Guide A-to-Z Guide Appendicitis Age 2 by Ann Lane Approved by the ParentCenter Medical Advisory Board What's below: My toddler is having stomach pains. How can I tell if he has appendicitis? What is appendicitis? Is it common for toddlers to get appendicitis? What should I do if I think my child has this problem? ... What happens if my child's appendix has burst? My toddler is having stomach pains. How can I tell if he has appendicitis? At first, appendicitis may seem a lot like stomach flu. The classic symptoms are abdominal pain, fever , and vomiting . (In rare cases, it can also cause diarrhea.) But if children's acetaminophen doesn't reduce his fever and if he can't keep anything down, including water, he may have appendicitis, especially if the stomach pain worsens over a few hours and seems to be located in the lower right quadrant of his abdomen. What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is literally an inflammation of the appendix, an organ with no function that is attached to the large intestine. Normally it sits empty, but it can become inflamed if stool or mucus builds up in its opening and causes a bacterial infection. Is it common for toddlers to get appendicitis?

56. What Is Appendicitis What is appendicitis? If untreated, an inflamed appendix can burst, causing infection and even death. appendicitis can affect people at any age. http://www.mamashealth.com/stomach/append.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Digestive Health Pages Appendicitis Celiac Disease Children With Ulcers Cholecystitis ... Zollinger-Ellison Links What is Appendicitis? Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the colon, on the lower right side of the abdomen. The appendix is not necessary for life, but it can become diseased. If untreated, an inflamed appendix can burst, causing infection and even death. Appendicitis can affect people at any age. It is most common in people ages 10 to 30. The cause of appendicitis is usually unknown. It may occur after a viral infection in the digestive tract or when the opening connecting the large intestine and appendix is blocked. The inflammation can cause infection, a blood clot, or rupture of the appendix. Because of the risk of rupture, appendicitis is considered an emergency. Anyone with symptoms needs to see a doctor immediately. Symptoms include pain in the right side of the abdomen nausea vomiting constipation diarrhea inability to pass gas low fever that begins after other symptoms abdominal swelling anorexia The pain usually begins near the navel and moves down and to the right. The pain becomes worse when moving, taking deep breaths, coughing, sneezing, and being touched in the area.

57. Appendicitis - Patient UK appendicitis is common. Typical symptoms include abdominal pain and vomiting. A perforated appendix can be serious. appendicitis. appendicitis is common. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=23069109

58. Appendicitis. appendicitis means inflammation of the appendix, which is a small tube attached to the large intestine. appendicitis is a medical emergency. appendicitis. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Appendicitis?open

59. Bbc.co.uk - Health - A To Z Children's Ailments Appendicitis Dr Trisha Macnair explains the possible causes and treatment of appendicitis during childhood. appendicitis by Dr Trisha Macnair What is it? http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/appendicitis_child.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index WEDNESDAY 2nd June 2004 Text only BBC Homepage Health Home Lifestyle Home ... Conditions QUICK GUIDE A-Z Children's Ailments IN-DEPTH Addictions Allergies Arthritis Asthma ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! A-Z Children's Ailments Appendicitis by Dr Trisha Macnair What is it? Symptoms Further help What is it? Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, which is a small extension off the side of the large bowel that has a short worm-like shape. In other animals the appendix plays a vital role in the breakdown and digestion of vegetable matter but it appears to be redundant in humans - and we can live quite happily without it. What causes it? Appendicitis is caused by infection. It's not clear why the infection occurs but one theory suggests that bacteria normally found within the gut invade through the wall of the appendix to cause inflammation and infection, possibly as a result of weakness in the body's normally defences. Who is affected? Appendicitis can occur at any age but is common among children. What are the symptoms The child typically describes pain which is in the centre of the abdomen and which is colicky (comes and goes). The pain then shifts to the iliac fossa (lower outside edge of the abdomen) on the right side. There is loss of appetite and sometimes vomiting although this is rarely severe. There may be constipation or sometimes diarrhoea. The child will be feverish and may show a dry, furred tongue, flushed face - and may be lying still, taking shallow breaths due to the pain. However, sometimes the symptoms are not typical and appendicitis should be considered whenever there is severe or persistent abdominal pain. But the diagnosis is easily mistaken and nearly half those operated on are found not to have appendicitis. It may be confused with food poisoning, mesenteric adenitis (inflammation of lymph nodes in the abdomen) and urinary infections.

60. The Project Gutenberg Etext Of Appendicitis The Etiology, Hygenic The Project Gutenberg Etext of appendicitis The Etiology, Hygenic and Dietetic Treatment by John H. Tilden, MD Copyright laws are changing all over the world. http://www.gutenberg.net/etext03/atehd10.txt

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