Nouf Albalawi, Mishal Alhazmi, Abduallah ALqahtani, Abdullah Aloboudi, Alanoud Mesawa, Naif Alotaibi, Amel Babiker
The appendix is a small, finger-sized tubular pouch that extends from your large intestine. Regardless, the physiology of the appendix is still unclear. There are several factors that cause appendicitis, such as infection, underlying tumor, constipation, and trauma. Symptoms of right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, anorexia, and fever, as well as physical signs such as rebound tenderness and McBurney point/sign, are typical of non-traumatic acute appendicitis. On the other hand, a thorough history and physical examination are paramount for an accurate diagnosis of acute traumatic appendicitis...
November 2023: Curēus