00:04Appendix
00:05What is the appendix?
00:07The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch connected to your large intestine.
00:13It's located in the lower right side of your abdomen.
00:17What is appendicitis?
00:20Appendicitis is when the appendix becomes inflamed and swollen.
00:24It's a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.
00:28If left untreated, the appendix can burst, which can cause a serious infection.
00:34What causes appendicitis?
00:37Appendicitis is usually caused by a blockage inside the appendix.
00:41This blockage can be caused by a small, hard piece of stool, a foreign object, or a swollen lymph node.
00:48The blockage causes bacteria to multiply, leading to infection and inflammation.
00:55What are the symptoms?
00:57The most common symptom is pain that starts around the belly button and moves to the lower right abdomen.
01:04The pain gets worse when you cough, walk, or make sudden movements.
01:09Other symptoms can include
01:12Nausea and vomiting
01:14Loss of appetite
01:16Low-grade fever
01:18Constipation or diarrhea
01:20How is it treated?
01:22The main treatment for appendicitis is surgery to remove the appendix, called an appendectomy.
01:29This is a very common and safe surgery.
01:32You can live a perfectly normal life without your appendix.
01:35The surgery is often done laparoscopically, which means using small incisions and a tiny camera.
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