Which side of appendicitis: a picture with the exact location, signs and symptoms

Of all the operations performed in the peritoneal region, the most common remains the removal of the appendix. The danger of appendicitis lies in its rapid course and the development of complications. The risk group includes children over ten years old and adults up to 30-40 years old. In young children, the occurrence of an inflammatory process in the organ is unlikely due to the anatomical structure of the appendix (the process looks like a funnel). In older people, the process is compacted on its own, excluding the occurrence of inflammation.

How does the disease occur? Appendicitis appears against the background of an increase in the number of pathogenic bacteria inside the appendix cecumcalled the appendix. In a healthy human body, the process has the shape of a tube without a through hole. Length from 7 to 10 centimeters. Sometimes it is 2 cm or 20 cm. The appendix is ​​1 cm in diameter. For a long time, the worm-like organ was considered in humans as an extra organ, a rudiment that did not fulfill its original function.

Recently, the opinion about the appointment of the appendix began to change. Numerous examinations have shown that during the life of the human body, the appendix performs at least three functions:

• Secretory. The organ produces two essential enzymes: lipase and amylase.
• Protective. The detection of lymphoid tissue in the layers of the appendix showed that the function of protecting the digestive tract, the so-called. "Intestinal tonsil".
• Hormonal. Inside, hormones are produced that affect the work of the sphincters and the motor activity of the intestines.

It has been observed that people who have gone through an operation to cut out appendicitis (appendectomy) begin to get sick with intestinal infections more often.

Location

As a rule, the classic position of the appendix is ​​on the right in the lower corner of the abdomen in the iliac region. But depending on the structure of the human body, the object is located a little differently:

• The process can hide behind the cecum;
• Ascends towards the liver;
• Located on the side of the intestine;
• Located between the bowel loops;
• On the left side, with mirror placement of organs. It is rare.

Also, the location of the appendix in a pregnant woman is slightly different. During the period of fetal growth, the internal organs are displaced relative to their original position. Therefore, the appendix is ​​slightly higher than in the normal state.

Symptoms of appendicitis

A person should know on which side the appendicitis is located: on the left or on the right. This is important to understand the severity of the symptoms that appear.

The first sign of a developing disease is pain, sharp, sharp and unexpected. Where will it appear? At first, the pain syndrome looks like wandering throughout the abdomen, but gradually there is a displacement and localization on the right in the lower part of the peritoneum. Sometimes a shift is possible, it is corrected by the structure of a person.

The main signs are:

• With appendicitis, any movement is painful. It gets worse when you try to strain your stomach. The discomfort does not go away, but grows, passing into the chronic stage.
• A symptom that doctors know about, but the average person can test at home and find it. Sitkovsky's symptom is checked as follows: the patient lies on his left side. If the pain sensations intensify, they are confirmed suspicion of appendicitis. Additionally, a gray or white bloom is observed on the tongue. Possibly bloating.
• Due to the presence of an inflammatory process inside, the body temperature begins to rise to 37.5-38 degrees.
• Diarrhea and painful urination. Organs adjacent to appendicitis are affected by inflammation.
• The abdominal muscles are tense, palpable on palpation.
• Pain syndrome appears in the stomach area and near the navel.
• At the doctor's appointment, an additional Mendel's symptom is found. The doctor monotonously taps the anterior wall of the peritoneum, while the patient feels severe pain.

The appendicitis is excised by performing an abdominal operation under general anesthesia.

Among women

Often women confuse the emerging pain with inflammation of the genital appendages and take the appropriate drugs, which reduce the possibility of promptly determining the development of the disease and carrying out the necessary activities.

Pregnancy makes small adjustments to the sensations and localization of the uncomfortable state. The growth of the fetus and the enlargement of the uterus causes the internal organs to move to the sides. Therefore, the pain can manifest itself higher than it should be.

In men

The emergence of pain in the lower right abdomen is perceived by men as a difficult situation with the bladder or kidneys. They try to get rid of the disease at home.

In children

The development of the disease in children is much faster than in adults. This is associated with insufficient development of lymphoid tissue.

The painful sensations of the child relate more to the area behind the rectum. Also, pain can be localized in the subhepatic region. This is the difference between signs in children and adults.

The discomfort is on the right side, with additional symptoms:

• The body temperature rises and stays at a level of up to 40 degrees for a long time.
• Regular gagging and painful urination.
• Increased gas production provokes bloating, diarrhea, or lack of stool.
• The pulse quickens.
• The child is restless, sleep disturbance is observed. The kid refuses to eat, cries for no apparent reason.

Scientists from Spain conducted a study and found that 40 children (under 14 years old) out of 100 admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis had eaten chips and seeds before.

When located appendix in the baby's body in an atypical way, pain can manifest itself elsewhere. For example, pain can come from the area where the liver is located, in the lower abdomen - where the genitals are located, below the appendix. If the process is behind the cecum, pain will manifest in the lumbar spine. These symptoms can make it difficult to diagnose the disease.

Other diseases

Knowing the exact location of appendicitis will help separate emerging symptoms from other diseases that have similar symptoms.

• Acute gastritis. The inflammatory process in the stomach and duodenum is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The pain is in the iliac region. The only difference is the lack of tension in the abdomen.
• Toxic infection of the gastrointestinal tract. The disease affects family members who dine on low-quality foods. Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting are also possible.
• Peptic ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer. Symptoms are similar to appendicitis. First, abdominal pain, then vomiting and nausea. The upper abdomen is painful and irritated. Signs that prevent you from correctly diagnosing the cause of the discomfort. The source of the pain is located in different places. With an ulcer, pain comes from the upper abdomen, with appendicitis, the right iliac region.

• Cholecystitis. Symptoms appear unexpectedly, body temperature rises, and the peritoneum is irritated. Displacement of the source of pain to the right side, to the hypochondrium. It can radiate under the scapula or into the right shoulder. Appendicitis hurts only in the right side, below.