Appendicitis is inflammation of appendix. It is a common disease. Appendicitis can cause a variety of symptoms, and symptoms can also change over time. Initially, the most common symptom of appendicitis is pain around the navel. Then the pain shifts to the lower right abdomen. When inflammation spreads to nearby tissues, the pain may be more and more intense and severe. Surgical removal of the appendix is the first choice of treatment . If diagnosed and treated early, patients can generally recover in a short period of time.
How is Appendicitis treated in practice?