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Which side is the appendix on? Anonymous customer's question

Pharmacist's answer:

The appendix is located in the lower right part of the abdomen. If you want to more precisely determine the location of the appendix, we often talk about McBurney's point. The McBurney point is a point on the abdomen located in the third quadrant between the navel and the right hip. The appendix usually lies a little lower in this area of the abdomen. If a person has appendicitis (appendicitis), the pain will often start around the belly button and then move to the lower right side of the abdomen. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the pain and symptoms of appendicitis can vary between individuals.

How big is the appendix?

The appendix is a small appendage located at the end of the appendix. It is usually about 8 to 10 centimeters long and about 6 millimeters in diameter. Although the appendix is a small organ, it can play an important role in the immune system, as it is part of the lymphatic system and participates in the production of lymphocytes, which play a key role in defending the body against possible infections.

Since the appendix is not a vital organ and it can also cause serious health problems, if it becomes inflamed (appendicitis) it can be surgically removed in a procedure called an appendectomy. Removal of the appendix does not cause significant negative health effects, as the rest of the digestive system and the immune system can still perform their functions effectively.

What triggers appendicitis?

Inflammation of the appendix, called appendicitis, usually occurs when the appendix becomes blocked. There are several factors that can trigger appendicitis, but the exact cause is not always clear.

Some possible triggers include:

• clogging with mud
• bacterial infection
• lymphoid tissue
• presence of foreign objects
• genetic factors

Appendicitis is an emergency medical condition that requires immediate medical attention and often surgery (appendectomy) to remove the inflamed appendix. If not treated in time, appendicitis can lead to serious complications, including rupture of the appendix and the effusion of bacteria into the abdominal cavity, which can lead to peritonitis. It is therefore important to seek medical help at the first symptoms, such as pain in the lower right part of the abdomen, nausea and fever.

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