An appendectomy is often done to remove the appendix when an infection has made it inflamed and swollen. This condition is known as appendicitis. The infection may occur when the opening of the appendix becomes clogged with bacteria and stool. This causes your appendix to become swollen and inflamed.
What are reasons to get your appendix removed?
Why Would I Need My Appendix Removed?
- Sudden pain or aching around your belly button or right hip bone that worsens when you walk or move quickly.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Loss of appetite.
- Low-grade fever that increases as illness progresses.
- Bloating and change in bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea)
What are the side effects of having your appendix removed?
Some possible complications of an appendectomy include:
- Bleeding.
- Wound infection.
- Infection and redness and swelling (inflammation) of the belly that can occur if the appendix bursts during surgery (peritonitis)
- Blocked bowels.
- Injury to nearby organs.
