What causes chronic appendicitis?
Disease description:
My girlfriend hasn't eaten anything unusual recently, but she suddenly started experiencing severe abdominal pain. After going to the hospital, she was diagnosed with appendicitis. What causes chronic appendicitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Chronic appendicitis generally occurs in patients with congenital poor cecum function, leading to narrowing of the appendix wall, or due to foreign bodies such as feces, food residues, or parasites in the appendix, causing obstruction. Patients may experience pain in the lower right abdomen, bloating, decreased appetite, and indigestion, and could develop complications such as appendiceal perforation and peritonitis. If a patient suddenly develops the above symptoms, it is essential to go to the hospital for examination to determine the exact cause and begin appropriate treatment as early as possible.
