Appendix is an extra organ that hangs off the large intestine. It doesn't have a specific job to itself but it can be inflamed. This condition is called appendicitis. It is very common in the United States. 1 out of 15 people have this health problem. Appendicitis is caused by the blockage of the appendix. Symptoms of appendicitis are stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. If not treated, the appendix can explode and spill bacteria inside the body.

Appendicitis, which was solely operated trough surgery in the past, can now be treated with antibiotics. An experiment was performed on the patients with appendicitis to see the affects of antibiotics on the appendix. 12% of them did not benefit and were immediately taken to the surgery while 88% cured without the surgery. 

Instead of cutting open the abdomen to prevent further complications , the infected appendix can be fixed with treatments.  Traditionally, appendicitis was treated with immediate surgery in order to prevent swelling and leakage to the abdomen cavity. But some people can now be cured by medicines. 

Physicians believe that treating the appendicitis with antibiotics is more effective with the least harm and pain.

Sabika Rehman