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Location of the appendix in the digestive system 3D model of appendicitis. Acute appendicitis seems to be the result of a primary obstruction of the appendix. [20] [10] Once this obstruction occurs, the appendix becomes filled with mucus and swells. This continued production of mucus leads to increased pressures within the lumen and the walls ...
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Diseases that affect the large intestine may affect it in whole or in part. Appendicitis is one such disease, caused by inflammation of the appendix. Generalised inflammation of the large intestine is referred to as colitis, which when caused by the bacteria Clostridioides difficile is referred to as pseudomembranous colitis.
Acute appendicitis: Dietl's crisis Renal colic, swelling in loin which disappears after urination Hydronephrosis Fanconi syndrome triad: Aminoaciduria, Proteinuria, Phosphaturia: Fanconi syndrome: Female athlete triad: eating disorders, amenorrhoea, decreased bone mineral density: Relative energy deficiency in sport: Felty triad
The hamburger sign is used in the diagnosis of appendicitis. [1] The sign is used to rule out that disease, with the physician inquiring if the patient would like to consume their favourite food. [2] If a patient wants to eat, consider a diagnosis other than appendicitis. Anorexia is 80% sensitive for appendicitis. [1]
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Chapter XI, Diseases of the digestive system,(K00-K93) 2. MeSH subject Heading: Gastroenterology (G02.403.776.409.405) Gastroenterological diseases(C06.405) 3. National Library of Medicine Catalogue (NLM classification 2006): Digestive system(W1) Archived 2004-10-19 at the Wayback Machine