What is Appendicitis?
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine. This organ serves no useful purpose in the adult patient other than to cause significant pain should it become infected.
In the worst case scenario (usually as a result of misdiagnosis or the patient not seeking prompt medical attention), it can rupture (develop a small tear), thereby allowing the toxic contents to spill out into the rest of the abdomen, potentially causing other infections — such as septicemia, a serious blood infection. Read more…