Infections can occur in the appendix. It has the potential to burst (rupture) if not treated. This can occur as quickly as 48 to 72 hours after you have symptoms. As a result, appendicitis is a medical emergency. If you have symptoms, consult a doctor as soon as possible to avoid further infections, which can be deadly.

• Inside of your appendix is blocked.
• Appendicitis may be caused by various infections such as virus, bacteria, or parasites, in your digestive tract.
• When the tube that joins your large intestine and appendix is blocked or trapped by stool or tumours.
• The appendix then becomes sore and swollen. The blood supply to the appendix stops as the swelling and soreness get worse.
• Without enough blood flow, the appendix starts to die. The appendix can burst or develop holes or tears in its walls, which allow stool, mucus, and infection to leak through and get inside the belly. The result can be peritonitis, a serious infection.

• Age between 10 and 30 years.
• Family history of appendicitis.
• Cystic Fibrosis.
• Chronic Constipation.
• Tumours.

The following are among the most prevalent symptoms of appendicitis. Your symptoms may differ.

• The most frequent symptom is abdominal pain. This ache:
• Begin at the area around your belly button and work your way to the lower right-hand side of your tummy. It might also begin in the bottom right part of your tummy.
• It frequently worsens with time.
• You may feel worse when you move, take deep breaths, get touched, or cough or sneeze.
• If your appendix bursts, you may feel pain all across your tummy.

• Upset stomach and vomiting.
• Loss of appetite.
• Fever and chills.
• Trouble having a bowel movement (constipation).
• Loose stool (diarrhea).
• Trouble passing gas.
• Swollen belly.

Appendicitis is a life-threatening medical condition. The appendix is likely to burst, resulting in possible deadly infection. As a result, your doctor will nearly always tell that you undergo surgery to remove your appendix.

The appendix can be removed either openly or by laparoscopy:

• Open (traditional) surgery method. You are under anaesthetic. On the lower right side of your abdomen, a cut is made. The surgeon locates and removes the appendix. If the appendix has ruptured, a small tube (shunt) may be placed to drain pus and other fluids from the abdominal cavity. When your surgeon considers the infection has cleared up, the shunt will be removed.
• Laparoscopic method. You are under anaesthetic. While checking in the belly, this operation makes multiple small cuts (incisions) and uses a camera (laparoscope). The surgical instruments are inserted through a few small incisions. Another incision is made to insert the laparoscope. Even if the appendix has ruptured, a laparoscopy may frequently be performed.
If your appendix has not ruptured, you will only need a few days to recover from surgical treatment. If your appendix bursts, your healing period will be extended, and you will require antibiotics.

The biggest issue with appendicitis is the possibility of a burst appendix. This is possible if the appendix is not removed as soon as possible. A burst appendix can cause a stomach illness known as peritonitis.

Peritonitis is a dangerous condition that can lead to death if not treated immediately.