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Appendicitis

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine. It is a surgical emergency, because an inflamed appendix can burst.

Treated in Laparoscopic Surgery

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Symptoms

  • Pain that starts around the navel and moves to the lower right belly
  • Pain that gets worse on moving, coughing or walking
  • Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting
  • Fever

Causes

  • A blockage inside the appendix, followed by infection; the exact cause is often not known

When to see a doctor

Come to the hospital straight away with pain in the lower right belly, especially with fever and vomiting. Do not take painkillers or laxatives before you are examined.

Treatment at Abhinav Hospital

Our 24-hour emergency team and surgeons diagnose appendicitis with an examination, blood tests and a scan. The appendix is removed, usually by laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.

Doctors who treat appendicitis

Questions patients ask

Can appendicitis be treated with medicines alone?

In a few selected cases antibiotics are tried, but surgery to remove the appendix remains the usual treatment, because the appendix can burst.

How long is the recovery after appendix surgery?

After keyhole surgery most people go home within a day or two and return to normal activities in one to three weeks.

Which doctor treats appendicitis at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?

Appendicitis is treated in our Laparoscopic Surgery department, by Dr. Pravin Nikhade, Dr. Madhukar Thakre, and Dr. Vinay Rode.

How do I book an appointment for appendicitis?

Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.

This page explains appendicitis in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z