Appendicitis is a very common emergency in children and adolescents because they consume more seed-based foods that can get stored in this area of the colon, causing inflammation and intense pain.
Symptoms of the disease
- Intense pain in the abdominal area (mainly around the belly button) that may feel occasional but becomes very constant. Pressing on the right side and releasing makes it even worse.
- Possible nausea or vomiting.
- Sudden loss of appetite.
- In some cases, a mild fever may occur.
- Causes diarrhea or constipation in some people.
- The abdomen may become swollen or bloated, and sometimes it appears large, particularly in young children or infants.
What to do in such a case
If you suspect your child or baby is suffering from appendicitis, you should immediately call the pediatrician responsible for your child. If for any reason they cannot help quickly, take them to the emergency room or a nearby health center to have them seen as soon as possible. Always remember that appendicitis can become complicated 24 to 72 hours after the symptoms appear.
If it gets infected or ruptures, the problem can be much worse.
How to prevent it
The best way to avoid further complications is not to give your child anything to eat or drink, especially painkillers to relieve the intense pain caused by this disease. It is important to wait for the opinion of an expert, as things can become much more complicated if you make a mistake by using an inappropriate medicine for this case. Appendicitis is a very unpredictable disease, so you cannot improvise with home remedies or similar, as they will only complicate the situation. Therefore, it is important to contact a doctor immediately.
When you take your child to the hospital, the doctor will determine if the appendix is truly inflamed. If they determine it is appendicitis, they will explain that they will make a small incision below the abdomen and then tell you that they are giving your child medications and
antibiotics intravenously to help stabilize potential infections. Now you know how to identify the symptoms of appendicitis. Once you have done this, you will know that the best way to resolve this quickly is to go to the nearest hospital or health center so that your child, daughter, or another family member can be treated immediately.
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