What are the long-term consequences of an appendectomy?

No long-term complications are associated with an appendectomy. You can resume your work 2 to 6 weeks after the surgery. However, it is important to follow a healthy lifestyle for good health.

Is surgery the only method to treat appendicitis?

No. Mild appendicitis can be treated with antibiotics and painkillers. However, patients with severe appendicitis need surgical removal of the appendix to prevent further complications and infections.

Which doctor should I consult for appendicitis?

You should consult a physician, a general surgeon, or a gastroenterologist for appendicitis.

Can appendicitis occur during pregnancy? If yes, what is the treatment?

Appendicitis may happen around the second or third trimester of pregnancy. It may cause a fetal loss due to exposure to infectious fluids. The diagnosis and treatment remain the same for a pregnant patient and any other patient. However, additional care will be required. The surgeon, general physician, and gynecologist will closely monitor the patient.

Which conditions can cause similar symptoms as that of Appendicitis?

Meckel’s diverticulitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), inflammatory diseases of the right upper abdomen, right-sided diverticulitis, kidney diseases, and ectopic pregnancy are some of the conditions that mimic the symptoms of appendicitis.