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HEALTH - We all know that in our bodies there is a small organ called the appendix. Often, these organs bring their owners to the emergency room (ER) of the hospital.
However, rarely anyone know what it was appendicitis and actual benefits. Here are nine interesting and useful facts about the appendix.
Probably not in vain
Historically, the appendix as an organ useless, pure "rest" of the evolutionary process. However, lately, the doctors began to wonder if maybe actually gut has its benefits.
"Recently, some new evidence suggests that the appendix may play a role in increasing the number of good bacteria in your body," said Niket Sonpal, MD, assistant clinical professor at Touro College of Medicine in New York.
However, if you choose to remove it, that's not why.
Expand fiber, fruits, and vegetables
The appendix is inflamed or problematic and not treated it can cause a fatal problem.
Until now, there is no real way to ensure you will never have a problem appendicitis. However, there are things you can do to lower the risk of complications.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, eating fruits and vegetables or pattern rich in fiber can help prevent inflammation.
Faeces can cause problems appendicitis
The appendix is a small tube-shaped sort one end is clogged. If you are not current BAB, said Sonpal, feces clog the tip of the appendix.
That is why, in keeping the digestive system in order to stay healthy, you are advised to apply a high-fiber diet.
The pain begins around the navel
The appendix is located in the lower right quadrant of your abdomen, but the signs of the problem is not always located in the area.
"The first signs of appendicitis real problem is pain around the navel," said Sonpal. "The pain will migrate to the right side of the abdomen."
Not easy to distinguish between pain associated with appendicitis and the pain associated with menstruation. If you normally do not experience pain at these times of the month or the pain feels like moving or switching, you should consult a doctor.
The risk of problems appendicitis is lower in women
According to research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the risk you run into problems appendix will be slightly reduced if you are a woman.
"It is not clear the reason why this is so," said Sonpal. "However, it may be because women tend to eat more fiber."
The appendix is an emergency stomach problems most common
Stomach problems are the most common reasons that cause people inside the ER, according to research published in the International Journal of General Medicine. The most common cause of all kinds of abdominal pain is appendicitis.
However, the case is on the wane
Despite the fact that appendicitis is a common problem that occurs in the ER, the longer the fewer number of cases. According Sonpal, this decline is likely due to increased intake of fiber in society.
Remove the appendix is a simple enough procedure
If you arrive at the ER in time, the doctor can remove the appendix by laparoscopy method, aka no large incision and no scars. In fact, the entire procedure, according Sonpal, only takes about eight minutes.
Unless you ruptured appendix
"If the appendix is ruptured, then the condition will become more complicated and dangerous," said Sonpal. When inflamed, the appendix will begin to swell.
"It's like a pimple in the stomach," said Sonpal. If that happens, the appendix can rupture, and all dirt or bacteria will come out.
Physicians should open your stomach, clean, and repair other organs potentially damaged by spills of dirt or bacteria. This damage can potentially cause long-term injuries and scarring.
