Doctor explains APPENDICITIS | Causes, symptoms and treatment

[@SyrinxofOz]

My appendix burst when I was 58. I had waited four days to get to see the Dr, because while I felt sick, and couldn't bear the idea of food, I had no actual pain in any of the expected area. My bowel perforated in another place as well, and I ended up losing half of it in a right sided hemicolectomy. Life changing experience, and not in a good way!

[@DrODonovan]

So sorry to hear but thank you for sharing your story here

[@angelabrown8458]

My brother, Dad and paternal grandfather all had appendicitis as children. Thankfully all survived. Interesting video. I’ve just discovered you!

[@DrODonovan]

I’m glad it was helpful! Also glad to hear they all survived !

[@bodybasedmindfulnessand1009]

I wanted to say thank you for this video and the one showing the McBurney Point (I think that was the name). My son started having some abdominal pain and so I started looking up stuff and came upon your video. It was the most comprehensive video that I found. The other video showed where the pain would be and after checking him, I decided we need to take him in to be checked. He did not have the classic symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever. Just the pain when he moved around. On the way to the hospital he started to have a little nausea, which started within 2 hours of when the pain started. They did blood work and a CT scan. They said it had been caught so early, he could choose the treatment - antibiotics or surgery because he still did not even have an elevated white blood cell count. He chose the antibiotics and we were on our way home from the ER within 4 hours of when the pain started. Without your video, we would have probably waited longer and he would not have had such an easy recovery. Thank you so much!!!

[@DrODonovan]

Wow I am just reading this now. I am so glad this was helpful! I hope he is continuing to make a good recovery.

[@UnknownUser-b8r]

Did he have it again ?

[@bodybasedmindfulness530]

@@UnknownUser-b8r no

[@welcometoreality3450]

​@bodybasedmindfulness530 appendicitis? You didn't mention it. I may be dealing with it right now. I plan soon to go to ER. I don't want antibiotics due to all the damage it causes ugh

[@welcometoreality3450]

​@DrODonovan I might be at beginning of appendicitis....anything natural to help if it is? Some one suggested turmeric, buttermilk?, caster oil patch?

[@imlienlatzudir3689]

Thank u for the info. My son is having the same problem and in antibiotics befor the operation.

[@DrODonovan]

You’re welcome. I hope his operation goes well

[@youthrevisitedagain]

I had my appendix removed when I was 59. My symptom was feeling like I needed to pass gas. Found out later it actually was perforated.

[@Davidchildress-somekoind]

I had my appendix removed and it grew back. The doctors were stunned. Little did they know that I come from the planet Xenor where our organs grow back.

[@Pintucuty]

🙄

[@AnasKhan-c3o]

how please .....please 😢​@@Pintucuty

[@riddhacage2609]

Seriously hmmmm

[@MPM6785ChitChat]

Thanks for the interesting information. Both my brothers had appendcitis in their early teens and a friend in his mid 30's.

[@DrODonovan]

Thanks for watching

[@Yiyang1130]

I just turned 29 a week ago and just had my appendix removed yesterday. Wow. I had no idea what appendicitis was before. Thank you for this video

[@DrODonovan]

Glad I could help!

[@catyushca]

Hi! Very useful information! I just had my surgery 3 days ago. Still in some pain, I had 3 types of antibiotics before the surgery, no complications during the intervention, 24 hrs later I was out of the hospital, went home only with pct and codeine.

[@dresden5060]

Very imformativative thankyou. Of all the curriculum they deliver to schools these days i believe that medicine should be a fundimental educational block. I believe all people should be taught about the body extensively its shouldnt just be a career path it should be compulsory, imagine how many of the worlds problems would be solved if it was compulsory to learn medicine from a young age..

[@VCU45]

This is very helpful.. Thanks

[@DrODonovan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AmandaAllen-c2q]

My appendix burst in May of 2023. I went to the ER the night of my boyfriend's 40th birthday on May 13th, spent 4 hours and was told everything was fine. I was told just to go to gynecology for a possible cyst. Long story short my old gynecologist what was unable to find my appendix, cyst or over a when he went in for exploratory surgery.

[@splitzmindset6942]

New Fear Unlocked 😬

[@jeangrisales9933]

Why no mention on how antibiotics only can be a first line treatment instead of surgery?

[@oshenblessing8852]

Is it?? Can it cure with using antibiotics?

[@janyd9441]

Mine started by heartburn. Didnt subside by Gaviscon or Pepto Bismal and i felt nauseous and it worsened. I went to emergency and they did labwork and I had a high white blood cell count. After this resukt the doctor sent me for a CT scan. My nausea and heartburn eventually moved to my lower right quadrant, which was painful for me to walk. Was admitted to the unit and had laparoscopic surgery. 3 incisions were made. After surgery it was PAINFUL going from supine to sitting. Recovery was slow and painful. The nurses want you to try and get up and moving as this will help to recover sooner.

[@shazamatasneem8199]

How are you now?

[@nalwogasophia8279]

Thanks a lot for the information

[@padmepadme]

Thank you.

[@DrODonovan]

You're welcome!

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

It is so terrible too i feel for all of you.

[@jimmywyatt4144]

I am 63 and had my appendix remo ed. The Dr. Said it was the worst one he had ever seen. I had horrible pain. The first few days home I thought I might die. After two days I could tell I was getting better everyday. It took me about three weeks to get completely over it.

[@altheataylor5487]

Great info ℹ️

[@sobekstephanie]

Thank you so much

[@DrODonovan]

You're most welcome

[@AnasKhan-c3o]

Hellow Sir i hope you will be fine i came here just for your reply as you are a great doctor Sir just tell me ..did every abdominal pain is apendix or not I shall be really thankful if you give me reply Thanks alot doctor ...❤🎉

[@ExecutiveGuardian]

What if it only hurts when I push on my lower right side like the 1 oclock?

[@ImeldaOlermo]

Thanks much appreciated

[@Technological_ko]

Hi i have really bad pain atm, its a dull constant pain that's alot worse when sitting. Does this sound like appendicitis ?

[@sharonmorrison7412]

Thanks alot

[@daniloruiz5839]

what kind of food dont eat for having apendicsitis

[@M0qetPlayz]

It doesn’t matter

[@nazlisohail7106]

Hiee ,i have main on right side of my stomach ihad pain after my floor work and stretching i think it’s muscle pain but breathing is difficult n painful i am resting its better day by day just keep warm water bottle on stomach its helping ?

[@nazlisohail7106]

Hiee ,i have main on right side of my stomach ihad pain after my floor work and stretching i think it’s muscle pain but breathing is difficult n painful i am resting its better day by day just keep warm water bottle on stomach its helping ? No nausea,no fever no loose stomach just little pain while breathing,

[@ntandosnothando]

I had mine removed when I was 7 yrs old

[@traciedanielsuper2684]

Carlos sainz has had appendicitis

[@DrODonovan]

Yes I saw this

[@nelo1285]

My appendix ruptured in the hospital waiting to get it removed

[@welcometoreality3450]

Doc dealing with potential appendicitis...know of a good natural cure? Ive heard turmeric, buttermilk? Etc....thx for any any help b4 i have see the cavemen sickcare docs who will give horroble antibiotics!

[@Letmebe_2363]

It hurts more when I cough.. I just took a motrin. 😭

[@natureloverridersingle3459]

😢😢😢