One in seven Americans suffered it. Appendicitis. What is it? Part 2

Written by Aleksandr Kavokin, MD/PhD


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Other inflammatory problems may mimic appendicitis. Surgeons often observe patients with suspected appendicitis for a period of time to see ifrepparttar problem will resolve or suggest appendicitis more strongly versus another condition. Conditions that mimic appendicitis are:

1) Meckel's diverticulitis. 2) Pelvic inflammatory disease -infection of tube and ovary. It is treated with antibiotics alone 3) Fluids fromrepparttar 114569 right upper abdomen may drip intorepparttar 114570 lower abdomen and cause inflammation resembling appendicitis. Then, for example, patient has gallbladder disease or liver abscess, but all symptoms suggest acute appendicitis. 4) Diverticulitis that occur onrepparttar 114571 right side. 5) Inflammation of right kidney. 6) Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis 7) Yersinia enterocolitica infection -repparttar 114572 bacteria that comes form certain food - like unpasteurized milk. - may cause appendicitis 8) passing kidney stone 9) ectopic pregnancy 10) ovarian cyst rupture. And so on. There are some other conditions.

Appendectomy is performed urgently usually. Thomeo is Latin for dissect or cut. Lapar - is abdomen (belly) in medical Latin. Laparotomy is opening of belly. Appendectomy is cutting of appendix. Laparoscopy is looking (by scope) into belly. Antibiotics almost always are given prior to surgery as soon as appendicitis is suspected.

Few patients have mild "confined appendicitis" localized to a small area. These patients may improve during several days of observation when treated with antibiotics alone. Doctors may or may not removedrepparttar 114573 appendix later. Chances are you are not one of this patients.

If a person has not seen doctor for many days while appendicitis ruptured (yeah, sometime happens; there are some tough guys), an abscess may form, andrepparttar 114574 perforation may close. Initially it can be treated with antibiotics; however, that will require drainage later. A drain is guided under ultrasound or CT scan and appendix is removed afterrepparttar 114575 abscess resolves.

In modern days surgeons offer laparoscopic appendectomy. They insert laparoscope (it is like a small telescope with a video camera) and remove appendix with special instruments through small puncture wounds.

If you had this type of surgery, you will probably have four 1-cm size scars and you will go home in one or two days.

But if your case is complicated or there is just no laparoscopy inrepparttar 114576 hospital, they will do classical appendectomy. Surgeon cuts 10-cm incision inrepparttar 114577 area ofrepparttar 114578 appendix. Appendix is removed formrepparttar 114579 right lower abdomen or where it is. Area is checked for other problems. Inrepparttar 114580 case of abscessrepparttar 114581 purulent stuff will be drained with rubber tubes throughrepparttar 114582 skin. With that kind of surgery you will probably stay for four to seven days. Antibiotics will help to resolverepparttar 114583 abscess.

This is why you signrepparttar 114584 consent: "laparoscopic appendectomy, possible conversion to an open appendectomy".

The most common complication of appendectomy is wound infection. If it is severe,repparttar 114585 surgeon will postpone incision closure for several days.

Ok, now you have those four small scars or one big scar, you go home and visit that party that you missed.

Aleksandr Kavokin, MD1994 Russia,PhD1997 Russia - Immunology and Allergy, postdoc at Cancer Center at Med U of South Carolina, postdoc at Yale - Cardiology, Molecular Medicine. http://www.geocities.com/aging_rejuvenation/ http://www.appendicitis.uni.cc/, http://www.geocities.com/appendicitis_disease/


Ayurvedic Treatment of Fibromyalgia (CFS)

Written by Dr.Shashikant Patwardhan


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It is well documented that fibromyalgia is often worsened by heightened stress, anxiety and mental fatigue. There are hormonal changes and other biochemical responses to stress that can aggravaterepparttar nervous system, andrepparttar 114568 immune response. The sleep disturbance that is often created by fibromyalgia symptoms increases fatigue which in turn increases one's susceptibility to stress which in turn aggravatesrepparttar 114569 fibromyalgia condition. Meditation,Yoga, Pranayama and studying of spiritual philosophy are all recommended for supporting personal healing and relaxation ofrepparttar 114570 mind. Efforts should be made to increaserepparttar 114571 Sattvic quality of mind. Yogasana : Various stretching exercises are known to have a positive effect on fibromyalgia. Regular practicing of sets of different postures are helpful in creating a healthy flexibility throughoutrepparttar 114572 body. Yogic breathing practices will also create a state of restful alertness in mind and body. Progressive deep relaxation, i.e., shavasana (Corpse posture) brings about a relaxed state of mind which preparesrepparttar 114573 individual for meditation. Lifestyle and Daily Routine One ofrepparttar 114574 most important factors for balancing Vata and maintaining stability inrepparttar 114575 nervous system is to have a lifestyle that does not disturb natural bodily rhythms. When we eat, sleep and exercise in constantly fluctuating and disturbing patterns,repparttar 114576 body loses its natural balancing cycles. Therefore regularity in our daily routine can be extremely effective in reducing Vata imbalances. Ayurvedic Herbs: - Decoction ofrepparttar 114577 roots of ten herbs (Dashamularishtam) should be given in repparttar 114578 dose of 30 ml., twice daily. - Daily use ofrepparttar 114579 Ayurvedic compound 'Triphala choorna' is recommended to cleanserepparttar 114580 colon. - Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder with warm water helps to reduce pain and inflammation in Fibromyalgia. Dosage: twice a day - Garlic is useful for detoxification and to enhance immune system function. - Guggul is a very helpful herb for relief of pain. - Licorice root supportsrepparttar 114581 glandular system and acts inrepparttar 114582 body like cortisone, but withoutrepparttar 114583 harmful side-effects. Caution: If overused, licorice can elevate blood pressure. Do not use this herb on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row. Avoid it if you have high blood pressure - Ginger Tea. Ginger is a good alternative to aspirin to relieve minor aches and pains. Steep 1 teaspoon ofrepparttar 114584 grated root in 8 ounces of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain. Add honey for taste, if you like. Alternatively, take 1 to 2 Grams of powdered ginger a day with food. Generic preparations available in market such as Dashamularishtam, Triphala guggul, Maharasnadi Kwath, Vata Vidhwans Rasa etc. can be taken underrepparttar 114585 guidance of a ayurvedic physician.

He is a chief editor and Ayurvedic Consultant of a 'Comprehensive website on Ayurveda - http://www.ayurveda-foryou.com


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