Appendicitis And Hernia

Question 1

What tissue is the appendix made of? What is it covered by?

Answer 1

Made up of lymphoid tissue and cover in peritoneum

Question 2

What does obstruction of the appendix cause?

Answer 2

It causes necrosis which can then lead to perforation, abscess formation and peritonitis

Question 3

What are two things that we don’t use when treating appendicitis?

Answer 3

We don’t use enemas-they induce peristalsis which can cause perforation of the bowl

We don’t use heat-this can cause the appendix to rupture leading to peritonitis

Question 4

How may we acquire a hernia?

Answer 4

chronic coughing
Heavy lifting
Pregnancy
Obesity
Constipation