Open surgery, where a larger, single cut is made in the abdomen, is usually used if the appendix has burst or access is more difficult. Several small cuts are made in the abdomen, allowing special surgical instruments to be inserted. It's most commonly carried out as keyhole surgery (laparoscopy). Removal of the appendix, known as an appendicectomy or appendectomy, is 1 of the most common operations in the UK and its success rate is excellent. If you have appendicitis, it's likely your appendix will need to be removed as soon as possible. Read more about diagnosing appendicitis and complications of appendicitis. If your pain eases for a while but then gets worse, your appendix may have burst, which can lead to life-threatening complications. If these options are not available, call NHS 111 for advice.Ĭall 999 to ask for an ambulance if you have pain that suddenly gets worse and spreads across your abdomen, or if your pain temporarily improves before getting worse again. If you have abdominal pain that's gradually getting worse, contact a GP or your local out-of-hours service immediately. You may lose your appetite, feel sick and have constipation or diarrhoea. Pressing on this area, coughing or walking may make the pain worse. Within hours, the pain travels to the lower right-hand side, where the appendix usually lies, and becomes constant and severe. Symptoms of appendicitisĪppendicitis typically starts with a pain in the middle of your tummy (abdomen) that may come and go. Nobody knows exactly what the appendix does, but removing it is not harmful.
It's connected to the large intestine, where poo forms.
The appendix is a small, thin pouch about 5 to 10cm (2 to 4 inches) long.
Appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix.
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