Here are the 3 Simple Signs You May Need Appendix Surgery

An appendectomy is the surgical removal of your appendix. It’s commonly performed to treat appendicitis, an inflammatory condition of your appendix.
The appendix is a small, tube-shaped pouch connected to your large intestine. It’s located in the lower right side of your abdomen. The exact purpose of the appendix isn’t known. However, it’s believed that it may help us recover from diarrhea, inflammation, and infections of the small and large intestines.

Purpose of Appendix

The human appendix has long been believed to be useless because it does not appear to serve any specific biological function. However, new research shows that the appendix in many herbivores is 30 times larger than that of a human. Recent studies indicate that the appendix may harbor good gut bacteria that can be used to combat illness, and they may have once aided in digestion, but modern medicine and improved hygiene negates the body's need for it.

Symptoms of Appendix

Although it may no longer serve a vital role in human health, the appendix is still found in modern man. However, the appendix seems to play no useful role in preventing disease or keeping us healthy. 

The possible signs of appendix include:

• Low fever
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Inability to passing gas

What will happen if you get an appendectomy?

It's never a smart idea to put off medical attention for appendicitis. You will always need appendix surgery to treat appendicitis. This can be performed in two ways:

Laparoscopic Appendectomy - The surgical procedure involves one or two cuts (incisions) in the abdomen and the insertion of a tube. Through this tube, carbon dioxide gas is injected to inflate the abdominal cavity and give the surgeon a clearer view of the appendix.

Open Appendectomy - The surgeon makes a single cut on the lower right area of your abdomen. Through the incision, he or she removes your appendix. If your appendix burst, with this same incision, he or she can access the abdominal cavity to clean it.

For the majority of people who are undergoing surgery, laparoscopic appendectomy offers the greatest benefit. However, if your appendix has ruptured or you have had previous abdominal surgery, open appendectomy may be necessary.