Why Your Appendix Actually Matters

[@SciShow]

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[@fluffyfetlocks]

This probably means that we should be treating appendix issues differently.

[@kam_iko]

Nathan Auvil most appendicitis cases are uncomplicated, which means the organ hasn't ruptured, so they can be treated with antibiotics. Only when the appendix looks like it may burst immediately is an surgery necessary. also, according to several studies, antibiotic prophylaxis should be administered before every appendectomy. feel free to lookup nih/pubmed for more.

[@cellogirl11rw55]

What causes appendicitis?

[@Torta--is--PLUR]

Who's better Squarespace or WIX?

[@draculaoppa834]

I was going to ask what's the relationship between appendix and square space.

[@chrissachjen9641]

Mine tried to kill me so I'm just fine without it.

[@ScandiNinja]

Same :)

[@spacemoth4973]

Talk about a toxic relationship

[@misakamikoto8785]

But what doesn't kill you... makes you stronger.

[@cianmulvey5552]

Me too, worst pain I ever felt.

[@budmeister]

@@misakamikoto8785 Or leave you weak enough where the next attack will kill you.

[@emericaCircamcchicke]

The kinds of things animals with appendixes have in common: - An appendix

[@Zetsuke4]

Appendices

[@Zetsuke4]

@Anne Day But the guy was clearly referring to the animals having a section at the end of their document in common.

[@melody._.3251]

Second: They're animals

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

🤯

[@n31x]

​@@melody._.3251like humans

[@Vegalith]

Me, Appendixless, watching this video: well gee I hope it’s not important

[@bradbradlylife9918]

Me, appendixless, watching this video: At least they grow back in 4-6 years

[@ImGairBair]

Brad Bradly your appendix does not grow back mate

[@bradbradlylife9918]

They do if u smoke enough weed

[@JanBabiuchHall]

Ah so this would explain why I gained weight and have been having diarrhea basically at least once a week since I've had my appendix removed. Bummer.

[@FortNite-fb5wm]

Inferior Human, I push peasants like you to the ground and spit in the faces of you degraded sub-par products.

[@ing8404]

My appendix gives me information of the topics discussed in a book.

[@valshaped]

Mine gives me information of the topics discussed in my body.

[@ThrottleKitty]

There's a joke about about a human biology text book in here somewhere

[@jeremias-serus]

Ok, that's actually funny

[@RobertoLicardie]

Shay same

[@paulg2380]

@@jeremias-serus your name is funny

[@OpEditorial]

Science: 2019 we just figured out what the human appendix does Comment section: currently mourning the loss of my appendix

[@kaibaCorpHQ]

Nah, I'm still feeling pretty happy with my little appendy.

[@williamwaffle1629]

brb suing the entire medical industry

[@David-ud9ju]

I already knew all the information in this video and I learnt it years ago. This isn't new science. This is just another study confirming what we already knew.

[@harrkev]

@@kaibaCorpHQ Science 2000: The existence of the useless appendix is proof that evolution is right...

[@juanpablojared9912]

I lost mine

[@shannonbarr4749]

Just had mine removed yesterday. Talk about timing

[@boudidouboudi3891]

I m pretty sure the recommendations are related to our Google search. Not sure it's a coincidence.

[@thecasualfront7432]

Feels like some guy has been rooting around inside you doesn’t it? Not even gently either.

[@baruchben-david4196]

Get well soon.

[@shannonbarr4749]

@Dr. M. H. again, I already followed this channel.

[@shannonbarr4749]

@@baruchben-david4196 thank you❤

[@jackielinde7568]

The Appendix: That guy in the office who just does his job to keep the office running without demanding a lot of attention for it. We don't notice him until he's either retired or laid off.

[@avrathilelmheath5538]

Or tries to kill all the other office staff, lol.

[@AzuriteCoast]

Mine snapped and tried to kill all of its coworkers.

[@wariodude128]

But when an emergency arises, he gets dangerous and saves everyone. Good Guy Appendix.

[@ourochroma]

He avoids disasters before they happen and nobody notices

[@calmdown5559]

Creed

[@Cgreen15Abram]

Am I literally the only person in the comments who still has theirs?? 😅

[@bk2pla]

Cgreen15 Abram - I have mine! Yay! 🙌

[@priyajohn9198]

Appendix pride!! Yaaa

[@katk7505]

I have mine

[@davidmoore8741]

Got mine, but looks like I've had mine removed lol. Went over the handle bars on my bmx bike when I was like 12 and somehow gutted my self lol, had a 6in hole, could see my hip bone, large and small intestine were coming out, I had to hold them in. I was in the middle of no where in the woods.

[@Eli-akad]

Cgreen15 Abram I have mine, unless it was removed without my knowledge when I was a kid or a baby lmao

[@Master_Therion]

Me: I think I need to have my appendix removed. Doctor: What makes you say that? Me: I don't know, I just have a gut feeling.

[@apple54345]

was searching for you.. was expecting a grammar pun tbh

[@likebot.]

tee hee hee. The comment section is like an appendix: it serves a function, can become toxic and we certainly can live without it. Noice to see you still entertaining the troops. Hey, for shiggles I went to Wikipedia and looked up appenix and thought this was quite ummm... apropos? _Appendix (anatomy)_ _For other uses, _*_see Appendix_*_ (disambiguation)._ LOL, where's the Wikipedia appendix?

[@sapphirII]

3 surgeons argued who was the easiest patient to operate. "It's the writers," said the first. "Every information is stored in the appendix"

[@danielstadden1149]

Did you go boweling afterwards

[@TheCimbrianBull]

Punmanship on point once again! 😀

[@ketsuekikumori9145]

It's your friend, so long as it isn't trying to kill you.

[@jexsigreysandiego]

That's all friends isn't it?

[@Burn_Angel]

Like my imaginary friends, right?

[@McHobotheBobo]

Take care of it and it won't kill you, it's like a tame tiger

[@crazycatlady39]

Frienemy!

[@adamwishneusky]

Sounds like a cat to me 😼

[@RialuCaos]

I was taught in my A&P course that the Appendix is likely used for "priming" the body's immune system against any potential pathogens by allowing a place for bacteria to be cultivated and come into contact with immune cells. This function can sometimes backfire and cause a severe infection, but the fact that it remains within evolutionary pathways suggests that it works more often than it does not.

[@GcorpCoPrez]

Interesting it sounds like a body’s own vaccination lab. Where they test they’re own antibodies. 🤔

[@nate7790]

@@GcorpCoPrez In some way the body does have an organ serving a similar function: the thymus. If i remember correctly, this is where some immune cells (T-Lymphocytes) mature and are put in contact with antigens belonging to the body and destroyed if they react to it. It serves as a control to avoid the immune cells attacking the body.

[@zumabbar]

@@nate7790 so thymus is the some immune cells farm and appendix, probably, is the some enemies (pathogen) farm then?

[@doinksinthePM]

@@GcorpCoPrez i mean, what could possibly go wrong in a lab that tests dangerous pathogens, right? _cough cough_ oh no I've got the coof!

[@burntrubber7458]

It's by God's design not by man's false doctrine of evolution.

[@Chief402]

I dont have an appendix Rip appendix 2019

[@memegod3261]

Im so sorry for your loss

[@BruhMoment-jj9qf]

Thats not epic

[@oquendo0021]

Mines was lost in a boating accident. Small incision too.rip. 2010

[@natashamaddox3117]

Yep. Rip circa 2009ish

[@cianmulvey5552]

Mine burst at the end of 2018 rip.

[@czech5743]

The title should be: Your Appendix isn't totally useless

[@bradbradlylife9918]

Appendix; the badass of the intestence

[@Sciencerely]

As a human biologist and researcher, I think it is astonishing how much we still can learn about the human body. Just last year, a new possible organ was found called the interstitium. This organ is normally filled with fluid and is found in different places between a structural barrier and other internal organs (maybe I'll make a video about that!). Of course we now have to study it a lot but the reason why we only discovered the interstitium last year is that it is destroyed during normal preservation methods. Feel free to ask anything about that topic (or stem cells, since I am conducting research in this field)!

[@lilicortez28]

You seem extremely happy with your profession, I’m glad !

[@aleka..]

(I went to subscribe but discovered I'm subbed already :) Yeah, we still don't know _a lot_ even in theory, and practitioners are even farther from understanding some stuff... I'm currently suffering, it's been 5 years already and I'm "in search for diagnosis" (gave up actually, gathering mental strength to go through the process again) If only we weren't dismissed, that "I have no explanation = there's nothing wrong" attitude and referrals to psychiatrist are so disgusting. I had appendix rupture & sepsis as a kid, now in my 40ies.

[@IamGhede]

Do you think stem cells have the potential to one day stop aging? What happened to stem cell teeth research I heard about 10 years ago? Do you believe research on stem cells was slowed because of pressure from religious leaders and how much progress was lost? Do you also work with crispr? What are some of your worries when it comes to potential amoral uses of what you research?

[@weebleapplesmooooo]

i was curious when they announced this. What's the significance of interstitium in relation to the rest of anatomy? And what makes this interstitium different from other interstitial stuff e.g. in the lung? if it really is different then why was it given a similar name

[@Sciencerely]

@@aleka.. I'm very sorry to hear that. Indeed, we only understand a fraction of our body due to the overwhelming complexity (there are whole laboratories just working on, for example, the role of a single protein on specific cancer types). I also know in fact from some friends of mine how long it can take in order to be diagnosed correctly. Although I don't know how much you suffer I would suggest to keep making appointments with different doctors since you have much to gain!

[@dantederi5062]

I'm like an appendix, nobody knows what purpose i have.

[@LePezzy66]

Only you do

[@TheCivildecay]

And everyone wants to get rid of you as soon as you start being a pain? ;)

[@PossibleBat]

I had mine removed when I was 9 because it tried to kill me and later I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (rare and new) and it’s been more than 10 years and I wonder if that is correlated

[@alaric_]

I had mine removed when i was 18 because of the exact symptoms like in appendicitis: fever, tiredness and intense abdominal pain exactly where the appendix is. When they opened me up, they found out that the appendix was healthy and ok but because i was already cut open on table, they removed it. They took samples and after long delibiration decided that i have either have Colitis Ulcerosa or Crohn's disease. After that i have had nothing but intestinal problems and new autoimmune diseases on a regular basis. After 23 years i have a feeling that removing the appendix put my immune system on overdrive, though to be fair, this is not based on scientific tests or such but just my gut feeling (pun inteded).

[@u13erfitz]

It might be but you have to choose quality vs quantity. You might be dead without a more aggressive treatment.

[@sherylwood2369]

I had my gall bladder removed in the early 1980's. I had been being treated for ulcers which turned out to be a misdiagnosis at that time. Besides removing the gall bladder, they removed the appendix because they felt that, at my age (33 or 34), chances were high for appendicitis. I had been very healthy prior to this operation. After, I have asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, neuropathy, and even a runny nose! My father had appendicitis and later had heart trouble and rheumatoid arthritis. I forgot that I have heart trouble, too. No one else on either side of the family had appendectomies and no one else had heart, joint, or pancreas problems. Just dad and me with no appendices (?). Is that the right plural? Anyway, it is certainly enough to make you wonder.

[@microd2827]

No appendix either I got very sick , have lots of health problems but I feel probiotics help me get better , I grow them in a jar I bought them online "water kefir" I'm waiting to move until I get a kitchen and I will buy milk kefir grains.

[@SereniaSaissa]

@@AtarahDerek More likely the autoimmune disease was triggered by the removal of the appendix.

[@TheDevler23]

Wow, timing! I'm literally sitting here in recovery after an emergency appendectomy!

[@parkij11]

DemolitionDevon,

[@marioishim12]

Same

[@mambamentality2663]

Same!! Just had my appendectomy yesterday!! It tried to kill me

[@spacemoth4973]

So many people in the comments are recovering from an appendectomy or had one this year it's concerning

[@CustardCream22]

Space Moth Makes me wonder how many people we’ve lost throughout history to it 😳

[@theorangecandle]

Eh not really, as a med student it's literally one of the most common cases we get in the surgery department.

[@MrTomtomtest]

People commenting on the internet are on the very young side, nothing new. Sane adults with a balanced life don't have time for comments.

[@veryberry39]

Climate change.

[@elizabethc2856]

@@theorangecandle it is still concerning. It's like ,smoking is common but it is still a concern

[@farbal5688]

When I was getting wheeled into the OR, I asked one of my doctors, “what does the appendix do anyway.” He said, “we believe it was used by our ancestors to help them digest raw meat.” I remember thinking, “good thing it’s exploding then, I don’t like raw meat”

[@g0tm04]

All I know is after mine was removed, I got diagnosed with IBS. Never had prior bowel issues before it was removed. Oh well, it almost killed me.

[@FlagFlyingHigh3]

Same here

[@ILikedGooglePlus]

Appendicitis can be cured with antibiotics if it's diagnosed early enough, soooo

[@pawsnotclaws2772]

Mark Keller hmmm interesting. I got mine removed at 5 years old and I’ve never had the best digestive system

[@mariagraziatermoli7469]

Do you think you get sick more often since your appendix was removed?

[@ElijahPerrin80]

I had my appendix out in my early 20s, I was laying on the floor with a sore side thinking I had a muscle issue or cramps of some sort... suddenly I knew I had an appendix infection, I just knew, I went to the doctor and said I have appendicitis lol and he said no, tell me your symptoms. We got some tests and he came to me later and said I should be a diagnostician because I got my diagnosis right. But I did not diagnose it I just knew, this was before the internet is what it is today and my biology knowledge was not bad but not this good. I asked if there was a way to save it because I knew back then how important it was as a bacterial storage and played a role in immune training of t, b cells and nk cells. I take a probiotic now to maintain intestinal flora or I get loose stools but I can say I felt very very different after removing my appendix and my health degraded, many comment that I was never the same physically and emotionally. In my late 30s now I focus on health and have managed to conquer my body whipping it into shape and teaching it who is the boss.

[@baruchben-david4196]

I've always said that just 'cuz we don't know what it's for, doesn't mean it's not for something.

[@likebot.]

I like what you've always said! It is borne of wisdom.

[@danielstadden1149]

That's what "I've always said about my wife"

[@davidmoore1253]

We did know it wasn't essential though, and it took us a long time to notice any difference, so it can't be very important.

[@SereniaSaissa]

Actually this kind of makes sense. My son and I still have our appendices and we are in relatively good health - gut wise. We seldom get the runs. My husband on the other hand, had his appendix removed many years ago and he has had numerous belly upsets, cramps and gut issues ever since.... I realise this is only anecdotal, but it does make sense to me. Thanks Scishow.

[@travisshortsmith]

2-3 years ago I was having incrediblely major abdominal pain. I went into the hospital and found out I had appendicitis. When they removed it my appendix was gang green and only a few days away from rupturing. I haven’t noticed any health changes or anything else. In fact all of my intestinal issues Diarrhea ( after coffee), cramping, and other stuff vanished all at ounce. I feel better without it and well mine had to come out it was dead 💀 and was killing me.

[@mrBusssss]

Dam your diet must be disgusting

[@Adam-lc6mk]

"If your appendix needs to come out, it's comin out." So what I hear is, "hey, we have a new goal to work towards!" Meaning let's conquer appendicitis!!! (W.o. throwing the baby out w the bath water lol)

[@libertygaming2409]

I’ve had my removed when I was nine. I regret watching this video.

[@poptown34]

I had mine removed when I was ten

[@naota3k]

Why regret? Knowledge is knowledge.

[@TrevorJrHotkiss11]

14

[@evilsharkey8954]

Just avoid taking unnecessary antibiotics. C. diff infections in young people are usually caused by antibiotics killing too many good bacteria and letting C. diff take over. C. diff is not killed by most antibiotics, so it can thrive while others are depleted. If you need them for something, like a known bacterial infection, then take probiotics and eat fermented foods with active cultures, like kefir and some yogurt. Heck, even if you never get C. diff, it’s a good idea to eat yogurt when on antibiotics because it helps prevent diarrhea and yeast infections (men and women). Yeasts can grow anywhere warm, damp, and dark.

[@pereiramariana35]

but i bet you dont regret not dieing from appendicitis

[@royyyyyyyyyy]

I feel good watching this because I still have my appendix

[@mikemikel654]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT MY WHOLE LIFE. I always knew it had some sort of use. They said "mike it has no use" "mike your going insane" does nonbelievers didnt understand a thing and WHO'S LAUGHING NOW HUH!!!

[@greenprofile5755]

Yh but just cause people don't know doesn't mean it's there for no reason Indeed there is a God What do you think?

[@forrest225]

I wish mine hadn't exploded : ( I got IV antibiotics when it was removed. My stomach has never felt the same.

[@sammygirl6910]

Same here.

[@evilsharkey8954]

Your flora were probably screwed up. You might want to try some different bacterial probiotics to see if any of them will set up camp. Just make sure your brand can survive going through the stomach.

[@0192123]

whats not the same about your stomach? is it a feeling or something you can physically see?

[@forrest225]

@@0192123 my stomach gets upset all the time. Stuff that never bothered me before will cause discomfort and issuee in the bathroom later. I have tried some probiotics like another comment suggested, I didn't notice a difference. It has gotten slightly better over time, it happened early 2016.

[@iamthemobey]

I had the same thing. Hospital for 2 weeks 👍🏻 I have got a week stomach, I wonder if it's related. It was 14 years ago though.

[@X6XH3lli0n6X6]

Like my hopes and dreams, my appendix died about 5 years ago...

[@Johnnysax69]

😂😂😂 woah

[@nicolepino2802]

Lmfaooo

[@oiseau_libre]

What's so funny? It sounds very sad..

[@user-tm1ix7xi1n]

Sorry for your loss. RIP

[@fuckablepancakes]

Legit same! Got minw removed in 2015!

[@yoshikotsushima224]

Appendix: I'm doing everything that I can but still you're going to ditch me.

[@Starfals]

I still got mine, altho most people i know had them removed from what i hear... ;d

[@liggerstuxin1]

Starfals 👿

[@sixtv4939]

😈

[@PeeperSnail]

Knowing that it’s part of the immune system kind of makes sense? The other organs I see people getting removed a lot are the balls at the back of your mouth that have lymph nodes and stuff. Tonsils?

[@Starfals]

@@PeeperSnail I got the Tonsils removed, or 1 of them if im not wrong? It was getting make sick so it had to go. Yep, those things are usually removed too

[@xponen]

@@Starfals I had tonsil fever many time as a kid but my mom doesn't like surgery so she never followed doctor's recommendation to have it removed. But now as adult I never had any tonsil fever anymore... 🤷‍♂️

[@pjs5950]

this literally was topic in my anatomy class today

[@michelangelou7]

Refrigerator for gut microbes

[@rayray2528]

Today we had a class on appendicitis.

[@finanov6646]

I still have my appendix thankfully, unless it decides a "screw you" on me 😅

[@Raums]

Last time I was this early my appendix was still useless.

[@Snow-ej5fm]

Raumarik damn

[@rellacthespacenerd]

Last time i was i had mine

[@harshalbhoir1262]

Watching thing when I don't have appendix with me anymore

[@McBummly]

Same here.

[@liv9589]

#noAppendixGang

[@helgrind8493]

#AppendixMasterrace

[@Emortaliy]

Starting to feel like everyone not realizing maybe the appendixes gave out because of deficiencies their mother had during and at that point in her life. Maybe it’s a sign so many people are not eating properly.

[@CosmicVitamins]

LOL, "Given its prime position just off the colon," is the best, and, likely, the least used sentence in the English language. I find this video to be perfection.

[@electronicsNmore]

I don't have mine, and I don't miss it. :-)

[@uveuveosas2229]

Don’t, it only caused you pain

[@RYtv11]

Any problems in life

[@connorbarnes9217]

I've not been "seriously" ill since I've had my appendix removed, but my overall health improved significantly. My doctors speculated that it had been infected for quite some time as it ruptured just as they removed it.

[@dominic.h.3363]

Now that I know that it actually has some use, and knowing my luck, I'll definitely lose it soon.

[@muazqamar]

Dominic H. I hope you don't. Hurts like hell when you have appendicitis

[@dominic.h.3363]

@@muazqamar Thank you for your concern, but on the topic of hurts like hell: I have a busted spinal column that's stitched together. I'm pretty sure I could manage the abdominal pain.

[@ViridianForests]

@@dominic.h.3363 So long as you don't ignore it, of course

[@dominic.h.3363]

@@ViridianForests I tolerate pain, but I'm not negligent as to its cause.

[@sebastianelytron8450]

A stand up comedian named Michael went to get his appendix removed. What did he call the night of his surgery? Open Mike Night

[@saltysnowboi]

very cool, much thank.

[@mikemikel654]

This makes me feel pain

[@likebot.]

Groan and kudos. My bro' Michael shall hear this pun... his was taken yoinks ago.

[@cosmicsprings8690]

Boss joke ..even more funny for me for mine nearly burst ..heavy f..... salad 🥗

[@davidmccarron2903]

When I was a kid I thought an appendix was a different kind of accordion.

[@craiggarrett34]

We also need a video titled "Your Foreskin Isn't Useless, After All"! (seriously)

[@dylanlcreser]

Jokes on you, my appendix does nothing... Because it doesn't exist anymore

[@Elliandr]

I was born without an appendix. One consequence of never having had one is more severe infections and I am hit harder by antibiotics. A more serious problem is that I don't seem to be as able to digest plants. I ate seem to lack the microflora necessary to extract as much nutrients from Plants as other people which is why I developed a passion for spirulina systems it doesn't have cellulose. Foods containing high toxins like pork also tends to cause an immediate reaction as if it's food poisoning all the time. On the other hand, I never seem to get stomach flu. Or rather, whenever I get that type of an infection it doesn't seem to have anywhere to hide so after I vomit profusely I'm all good.

[@ItsAllNunya]

This is why i believe my internal issues are tied to the removal of my appendix. I had no trouble digesting before, now i have symptoms that mimic IBS and Crohn's.

[@deborahhanna6640]

So we need a way to siphon them without removing them? Yearly appendix & gallbladder taps?

[@leoandrade732]

Appendix: You couldn't live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me.

[@cattate1492]

Saying any part of the body you're born with is "useless", never made sense to me.

[@myspacebarbrokenevermindif9892]

Cat Tate there are literally useless body parts. Male nipples for example.

[@brycegriffin9271]

MySpaceBarBroke Never mind, i fixed it I use mine to attract mates

[@feiradragon7915]

Wisdom teeth are though. All they do is make the jaws uncomfortable because there's no longer room for them.

[@cattate1492]

@@feiradragon7915 Not everyone has problems with thier wisdom teeth, just like the appendix. If you look at the history of mankind, our jaws are much smaller now. So, it still served a purpose, it just didn't work out for you.

[@cattate1492]

@@myspacebarbrokenevermindif9892 That's what was said about the appendix. I'd rather error on the side of nature.

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

I never thought it was useless. There's no such thing as a useless organ.

[@beatriceb3741]

Wow. Rest in peace dear appendix. 1998-2017. I wish you hadn't tried to kill me.

[@securi-t]

I went to the hospital with the classic appendix symptoms. I drank the barium and they were prepping for the CT scan when the surgeon came in and was like "Yeah, your blood work says appendix is coming out NOW." Ten minutes later, I was under. They said it was the most infected appendix they'd seen, and it could have ruptured at any time. No real point in that story, just thought I'd share.

[@fuckablepancakes]

Nobody me the person who got appendicitis and had mine taken out (got mine removed in 6th grade in 2015 i was almost 12 so right before my bday) yeah the school didn’t give me any homework since i almost died but it was nice that all my friends gave me bday presents when i got back to school and i got bday presents and after surgery a few days later got a bday cake with an appendix drawn on it with “happy removal day” and it was amazing! Just realized though i got sick a lit more after it was gone!

[@tmart43]

They’re definitely onto something here, I became lactose intolerant after mine was removed

[@shishilanpasalan4144]

I trust this channel so much that if they say water is a solid i would believe it

[@CChissel]

I’ve been saying for 5 years now that the appendix has some function, and not just a useless vestigial organ. A lot o doctors/researchers like to think they know all about the body, but in reality we know very little especially pertaining to the smaller nuanced connections and inner workings that get overlooked more often than not. Lots of illnesses and diseases people get, and doctors say “I don’t really know why or how this happened, but it did”. My appendix failed, not on part of its own, but caused by my pancreas which led me to think it plays some kind of function. I may be entirely wrong either way, but I can’t help but think every part of our biology no matter how small or insignificant plays a role and function.

[@silenthill1035]

Only the creator of a machine knows all about the machine, not joe the mechanic. Doctors and scientists are mere mechanics in the grand scheme of things.

[@JG-ou9hy]

It’s a little traumatic after they took mine. When I woke up I felt something big was missing and I remembered this “useless” thing. I know I’m being dramatic but I miss my appendix 🤣

[@nicki1128]

Pranked, I don't have one anymore! It tried to kill me so we went ahead and got it right outta there

[@chrisschoenthaler5184]

Nick I Same.

[@busybee2033]

I don't want it back tho, because that appendix Pain Is Everything Fire 😫🔥

[@zalhami]

this video concerns everyone who had appendicitis, that's why everyone in the comments section had one

[@ninjasiren]

Unruptured and early appendicitis, and detected early can be treated by antibiotics alone Unless other things causing the appendicitis But ruptured or enlarged ones requires surgery 100% Just make sure after the surgery to take some probiotics or similar products to maintain your good gut hygiene and good bacteria count. Basically, rather than your appendix doing the automatic replenshing of good bacteria. You are the one doing it to maintain its healthy function. I have experienced pain on that area before, usually the doctor of mine prescribed antibiotics, and the pain went away. Mine haven't been removed yet, but in case it gets really bad I am willing to remove it. My cousin had that removed when she was young, few years after the surgey she had one of the worst constipation and then diarrhea she experienced. Before she doesn't had those. She now drinks and eats healtier and increased probiotics in her diet, she's basically back on her normal self. the bad IBS and constipations went away or only happens minimal.

[@octoberspirit]

When I was younger, the hospital cut me open for the wrong surgery and took my appendix out for no reason. Now I’m even more annoyed about it.

[@Roll587]

Oh no!!

[@danielstadden1149]

I hope you were compensated for it💸💸💸💸

[@EspeciallyEl]

Omg that's horrifying, malpractice surely. I too hope you received compensation.

[@parnianx]

Sorry to hear that. But from what I know doctors have to remove your appendix, even if they cut you open in that area and see that the problem isn’t your appendix. Here’s why: Imagine that you are cut in the abdomen where the appendix is but they don’t touch it and just stitch you up. Now years later, for whatever reason you end up in the emergency room, unconscious and unable to give an account of your medical records. The doctors will check you and see the scar on your abdomen and think you’ve had yours removed, so they will wrongly exclude the possibility of appendix related complications. You see, it’s a problem. Pretty sure it’s in the code of conduct of most medical bodies in the world to implement this mandatory removal because of that. I’ve had mine removed for 15 years now, and nothing’s changed. I wouldn’t worry too much :)

[@kzp5249]

@@parnianxthey do other tests like ct scans now.

[@NoNo-xh7ru]

I was actually considering just getting it removed so that it doesn't cause any issues later. This video changed my mind...

[@michellejirak9945]

There are always complications to surgery, so I think you're making the right call if your appendix is not causing issues.

[@NoNo-xh7ru]

Sterling Archer In a way, it's like removing a bomb that could go off and kill you even though it probably won't. Before very recently, no one knew that the appendix had any use other than sometimes it might swell and explode. A foot actually has a use and the negatives of cutting it off outweigh the benefits. Before now, the inverse was thought to be true for the appendix. Also, even healthy people can get an appendix that swells up and kills them.

[@NoNo-xh7ru]

Sterling Archer are you saying that you would rather have a bomb on you just because it probably won't kill you anytime soon? Nah, you get that out of there asap, also you didn't address any of my other arguments. So could you maybe do that?

[@NoNo-xh7ru]

Sterling Archer fair enough, but please don't get all conspiracy theory on me

[@NoNo-xh7ru]

Sterling Archer Makes sense, I suppose we can agree to disagree but you make a good point

[@Inadharion]

Mine burst and almost killed me. I'll have to insist on it being useless.

[@McHobotheBobo]

Just didn't catch the infection in time, an anecdote does not reflect the full reality

[@fuckablepancakes]

Ill Will Bill mine didn’t burst but it not only had food stuck in it but it was severely infected and could have bursts at any moment but luckily it got removed before it could do so.

[@IamGhede]

RIP my appendix. I was too young to remember you tried to kill me. Wish this video touched more on appendicitis and why an organ that can serve such a helpful purpose would kill it's host.

[@GumbaverianX]

That appendix almost killed me

[@Graehaus]

I almost died with a ruptured appendix. So yeah, it came out.

[@GumbaverianX]

same :

[@turtlex4866]

Ruptured is different story, it will cause blood infection which lead to Sepsis that cause the death.

[@NikkiWiley]

I lost mine when I was 4, I’m 43 now, but I do believe it caused other issues in my body since it ruptured.

[@stxnw]

10 years ago on KZbin, people in the comment section would be talking about how evolution is not real. We've come far.

[@timothykeith1367]

Evolution isn't proven. Extinction is proven.

[@gloriagirgis]

And 10 years later, KZbin is coming out with videos saying that vestigial organs weren't actually vestigial. There's hope for knowledge yet!

[@jimb3093]

Mine ruptured when I was twelve. I bared with the pain for a few days until I couldn't. My dad took me to the ER where it ruptured. I remember thinking I could just ball up under a tree and die. I was a sick boy, had it removed and another incision with a tube to drain the stuff. Then I caught pneumonia in the hospital lol! I did have a cute nurse, she had the nicest hands, she motivated me to get better.

[@Phlegethon]

My appendix tried to kill me though and now it’s in the trash

[@doubleirishdutchsandwich4740]

I woke up in a bathtub of ice with stitches on my side. Luckily, they only took my kidney.

[@nikrodox]

Humans across the globe for decades: the appendix is useless The appendix: *Am I a joke to you?*

[@chrisschoenthaler5184]

nikrodox Humans: “Yes.”

[@MoctezumaStudios]

Moral of the story: Square space helps you design without needing to know code or have an appendix

[@Porco1984]

This is a kinda "fun" coincident, I actually had my appendix removed because of appendicitis only 3 days ago, not fun... but I survived. Let's hope I don't need that extra boost of good gut bacteria then :P

[@hyrunnisa997]

Try some spore based probiotics. They help more than regular probiotics to repopulate your gut.

[@ninjasiren]

if you feel IBS or something similar, it meant you need to intake more probiotics

[@veganmeatball5276]

I remember I heard this joke where it said “The heart pumps blood, the stomach digests food, and the appendix self destructs”

[@KnightRaymund]

Always seemed like doctors were too quick to cut it out.

[@u13erfitz]

They aren’t your mortality rate is 1 in 100 if not removed and 20 percent will need removal anyways. Your chances of dying from surgery are much less. This is question of quantity of life vs quality. If it gets perforated your can have up to a 9 percent chance to die.

[@KnightRaymund]

but there are other ways to treat it. anti-biotics work in many cases

[@u13erfitz]

@@KnightRaymund The risk of death is still too great in many cases. Is your first priority to feel great everyday of your life, or to have everyday of your life. No medical condition is worse than death lol.

[@unnecessarilyepic1107]

@@u13erfitz I have to disagree, ever heard of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva?

[@u13erfitz]

@@unnecessarilyepic1107 It's caused by genetics. Specifically what does that have to do with appendicitis? Also that leads to death which is the worst condition. The agony we suffer before we die is subjective death is not.

[@kzp5249]

We had fearfully beautifully and wonderfully made. Every part intricately woven together. There definitely is a purpose!

[@BreakingDimes]

My appendix tried to kill me when I was 7 so I'm glad it's gone

[@McHobotheBobo]

No it got an infection that went untreated for too long, it has no agency

[@BreakingDimes]

Smoke.Jaguar mine literally ruptured

[@b1ackic3]

I still have my appendix, that would suck if I had to remove it. Hopefully that will never happen cause I've never had any surgeries in my life nor do I want them. I rather just... you know, die?

[@oiseau_libre]

you'd rather die than have your appendix removed?...seems a bit extreme..

[@cojoinmojo524]

Too bad I had to get an appendectomy :(

[@samodelkini]

The Woman from a Japanese Educational Video: *I have a bad case of diarrhea* Her appendix: *I‘ve got you covered*

[@brittanynichol1111]

It's how I feel about my tonsils and wisdom teeth as well. Dental staff are quick to tell me I don't need my wisdom teeth, chiefly because they have a hard time reaching them for cleaning. My appendix is just fine where it is. 🥰 #allMyOriginalParts

[@ComputerGarageLLC]

I just had a wisdom tooth remove 2 weeks ago, and Im 48. So yea, keep them if you can.

[@bigchungus2990]

William Johnson why’d you have them removed?

[@ComputerGarageLLC]

@@bigchungus2990 only had one removed. Somehow the tooth was infected on the inside, and was painfully dying.

[@bethematerials9364]

The appendix is where your soul is, so never have it taken out

[@johnm.6975]

Some of us have known this for a long time. The tailbone isn’t vestigial either

[@namoon9291]

What do we use it for? just curious

[@johnm.6975]

Namoon there are a lot of supporting muscles in your pelvis that are attached to the tailbone (coccyx). the tailbone provides stability. These supporting muscles are important to the organs in that area of your body, like the uterus in women. I’d say most importantly it helps to hold your a$$hole in place LOL And it isn’t a leftover tail from ancestors

[@johnm.6975]

Namoon I’ve also heard it is more difficult to sit without one

[@namoon9291]

@@johnm.6975 Thank you. Although, I think it's just that this small part of the tail wasn't completely removed by evolution due to these reasons, and not that we evolved it separately.

[@johnm.6975]

Namoon doubt it

[@InfansDeAter]

You mean it turns out I lied to my students?! Guess I'm having an emergency review next week.

[@timsullivan4566]

When a surgeon removed MY appendix, I had to pay him thousands of $$... BUT when I removed the appendix from my library's copy of a medical text, I not only was NOT paid anything, but was charged the cost of replacing the book! Go figure!

[@DeidaraTheSweet]

I came here from Icecream sandwhich's story of him going to the hospital for his appendix. Thank you for the information.

[@RybackTV]

I figured it had a purpose or else it wouldn't be in you.

[@skrtshadow45]

AYO RYBACK FROM WWE 😳

[@18matts]

If your doctor is talking about removing your appendix you should talk to them about probiotics to fix it first

[@publicserviceannouncements2103]

we literally knew this ten years ago.

[@kenwinston2245]

I began to think of it as a cruel fuse that ends your life for no apparent reason while in the ER

[@TheSouthIsHot]

This explains my miserable life since the age of 13.

[@dillonh321]

No that’s just called life.

[@Koreyite]

My appendix was removed without reason. The surgeons assumed that was my problem but I actually had a bowl blockage and meckels diverticulitis. They ended up removing part of my intestine too and sewing it back together. This video makes me want my appendix back.

[@filippians413]

It's hilarious that they believed it was useless just because they didn't understand it. Incredibly vain tbh.

[@rachelt4792]

R.I.P. my appendix 1996-2016

[@Kumquat_Lord]

So, it's a fallout shelter for your intestines.

[@michellejirak9945]

Good analogy!

[@Kumquat_Lord]

@@michellejirak9945 I love playing "I wonder which of my comments someone replied to". Nailed this one!

[@yalelingoz6346]

My appendix is far from useless! It's were I put everything too large for a footnote.

[@bronwynecg]

uhhhh why is this new? I've know about this for like 15 years......