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Appendectomy surgery is being done for removing the infected appendix which is commonly known as appendicitis. Appendix is a thin pouch which is being attached to large intestine which is mainly in the lower right side of your belly.
Yes, appendectomy is a major surgery which is defined as the opening of the body to access body cavity where work is to be done. It involved removing of the organ or altering the normal anatomy of the body.
Appendectomy is usually done for removing the appendix when appendix is inflamed and swollen due to infection. The infection can also occur when the open of appendix become clogged with bacteria and stool.
Symptoms of appendectomy are stomach pain near the belly button, abdominal swelling, constipation and diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and loss or appetite.
If you have appendectomy you will have pain which is mainly centered around your belly button. The pain will be minor first but it can get severe and it will usually drift downward to the bottom right part of your abdomen.
You should avoid eating or drinking anything for minimum eight hours before appendectomy and if you are taking any medicines. You should inform your doctor if you have any allergy or sensitivity to latex or some medicines.
Appendectomy is done both under local and general anaesthesia.
There are different procedures being done for appendectomy depending on the severity of your appendicitis and your medical history.
Some of the risks associated with appendectomy are bleeding, infection, injury to nearby organs and blocked bowels. The risk of an appendectomy is very less severe than the risk with untreated appendicitis.
When the appendectomy is over, you’ll be observed for several hours before you’re released from the hospital. Your vital signs, such your breathing and heart rate, will be monitored closely.
The time of discharge depends on your overall physical condition,the type of appendectomy performed, your body’s reaction to the surgery. In some cases, you may have to remain in the hospital overnight. You may be able to go home the same day as the surgery if your appendicitis wasn’t severe.
If you have uncomplicated laproscopic appendectomy you may go home on the same day after surgery, if you have ruptures appendix then you may have to stay in hospital for few more days.
Some of the complications of appendectomy surgery are bleeding, nausea, constipation, abdominal bloating, wound infection, blocked bowel and injury to nearby organs.
Recovery time of appendectomy varies on the complications of the surgery and your body’s response to that. Pain and other side effects of surgery will be reduced within few days but it will take few week to return back to your normal activities.
You have to keep your incision dry for preventing infection and eat soft food till you can easily digest solid food. Limit your physical activity because you may have pain in your abdominal muscle. Don’t put any pressure on your abdomen region.
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