In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about appendicitis. Appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix. The appendix is a small, thin pouch about 5 to 10cm (2 to 4 inches) long. It's connected to the large intestine, where poo forms.

Key things to know according to the NHS:

Symptoms of Appendicitis:

"Symptoms of appendicitis can include starting with a pain in the middle of your tummy (abdomen) that may come and go. Within hours, the pain travels to the lower right-hand side, where the appendix usually lies, and becomes constant and severe. Pressing on this area, coughing or walking may make the pain worse. You may lose your appetite, feel sick and have constipation or diarrhoea."

When to get medical help:

"If you have abdominal pain that's gradually getting worse, contact a GP or your local out-of-hours service immediately. Call 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 your pain eases for a while but then gets worse, your appendix may have burst, which can lead to life-threatening complications."

Symptoms of appendicitis
Appendicitis typically starts with a pain in the middle of your tummy (abdomen) that may come and go.

Within hours, the pain travels to the lower right-hand side, where the appendix usually lies, and becomes constant and severe.

Pressing on this area, coughing or walking may make the pain worse.

You may lose your appetite, feel sick and have constipation or diarrhoea.


How appendicitis is treated: If you have appendicitis, it's likely your appendix will need to be removed as soon as possible.
Removal of the appendix, known as an appendectomy is done by surgery.

Content and TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - What is Appendicitis?
00:34 - How common is appendicitis?
01:03 - What causes Appendicitis?
01:54 - What are symptoms of appendicitis?
03:50 - How is appendicitis diagnosed?
05:35 - How is appendicitis treated?

Key things to get the most out of your doctors appointment:

- Write down your symptoms including when they started, when they happen and how often you have them.
- Write down anything that makes them worse or better.
- Take a friend or relative along for support - they could also ask questions and take notes to help you remember what the doctor says.
- Ask the doctor to explain anything you don't understand.
- Ask the doctor to write things down for you if you think it might help.

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Further information from trusted sources:

Information from NHS UK:
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Mayo Clinic information: [ Ссылка ]

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Information for kids and teenagers: [ Ссылка ]

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