This blockage leads to increased pressures in the appendix, decreased blood flow to the tissues of the appendix, and bacterial growth inside the appendix causing inflammation.

Inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection, parasites, gallstone, or tumors may also cause the blockage. This is most commonly due to a calcified 'stone' made of feces. Īppendicitis is caused by a blockage of the hollow portion of the appendix. Severe complications of a ruptured appendix include widespread, painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis. However, approximately 40% of people do not have these typical symptoms. Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite.

Surgical removal of the appendix, antibiotics Īppendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Mesenteric adenitis, cholecystitis, psoas abscess, abdominal aortic aneurysm Periumbilical or right lower abdominal pain, vomiting, decreased appetite īased on symptoms, medical imaging, blood tests An acutely inflamed and enlarged appendix, sliced lengthwise.

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