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Appendicitis

The appendix is a small fingerlike organ attached to the cecum in the lower right portion of the abdomen. While it has no known function, it can become blocked or infected quite easily due to its narrow lumen. A common cause of appendix obstruction is a fecolith, where normal secretions within the appendix harden into a stone-like structure. When the appendix becomes blocked and its blood supply is reduced, the tissues can begin to decay, allowing gut bacteria to multiply and cause inflammation known as appendicitis.

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Appendicitis

The appendix is a small fingerlike organ attached to the cecum in the lower right portion of the abdomen. While it has no known function, it can become blocked or infected quite easily due to its narrow lumen. A common cause of appendix obstruction is a fecolith, where normal secretions within the appendix harden into a stone-like structure. When the appendix becomes blocked and its blood supply is reduced, the tissues can begin to decay, allowing gut bacteria to multiply and cause inflammation known as appendicitis.

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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY APPENDIX

The appendix is a small, fingerlike appendage about 10 cm (4in) long that is attached to the cecum just below the illeocecal valve. It is located near the junction of the small intestine and the large intestine. The appendix is prone to obstruction and is particularly vulnerable to infection. It has no known function in humans.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Predisposing factor: 18 yrs old; F Productive age Obstruction by fecolith in the appendix Wall of the appendix become distended Normal mucus secretions continue within the lumen of appendix Occlusion of the lympathic channels Arterial supply becomes undermined Reduced blood supply to the wall of the appendix The wall of the appendix will thus start to break up and rot Bacteria in the gut multiplied and attacked the decaying appendix White blood cells are recruited to fight for the bacterial invasion Pus formation occurred APPENDICITIS Precipitating factor: Low fiber diet Constipation

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