Where is the appendix in the body

The appendix is ​​mainly located in the lower right side of the abdomen, and is located between the cecum and ileum. The position is the same for men and women.

The appendix usually appears as a vermiform process, and there will also be a slender and curved blind tube. The position of the range of motion varies from person to person, and the changes are relatively large. If there are obvious local pain symptoms, it is generally related to appendicitis. In clinical practice, acute appendicitis is relatively common and is prone to occur in people of all ages. During the onset of the disease, abdominal pain usually occurs, accompanied by nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. As the disease progresses, high fever may persist, which will have a great impact on daily life.

Generally, patients with appendicitis undergo surgery and drug treatment, which can speed up the absorption or disappearance of inflammation. However, if the condition is serious and drug treatment cannot achieve good improvement, it is best to perform surgical resection to improve the condition.

During the recovery period, you must pay attention to dietary adjustments. The diet should be mainly light and easily digestible food, and do not eat too much greasy or spicy food. You also need to develop the habit of regular physical examinations. Through physical examinations, you can understand your health status in a timely manner and make targeted adjustment plans based on the examination results.