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The appendix is a narrow tubular pouch attached to the intestines. When the appendix becomes blocked, it swells and causes the disease known as appendicitis. If the blockage continues, the inflamed tissue becomes infected with bacteria and begins to die from lack of blood supply, ultimately resulting in a ruptured appendix (appendix perforated or broken).
Appendicitis Causes
No clear cause of appendicitis. The stool is thought to be an object obstruction. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites can be responsible agents of an infection that causes swelling of the tissues of the wall of the appendix, including species of Yersinia, adenovirus, cytomegalovirus, actinomycosis, Mycobacteria species, Histoplasma species, the Schistosoma species, pinworms and Strongyloides stercoralis.
Moreover, tissue inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease Crohn's disease can cause appendicitis. It seems that appendicitis is not hereditary or transmissible from person to person.
Symptoms of Appendicitis
Pain in the abdomen, first around the belly button, then moving to the lower right
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation or diarrhea
Failure to pass gas
Low fever that begins after other symptoms
Abdominal bloating
Herbs for Appendicitis Treatments
Gotu Kola
This herb helps the connective tissue to repair itself more quickly and is useful for wound healing. It is also useful in preventing scars keloiding, or getting bigger. A take 60 drop of tincture 3 to 4 times per day is the usual dose.
Dandelion
This herb is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It helps you recover from the infection and surgery. Do not take dandelion you are diabetic, take blood thinners or are allergic to this herb.
Agrimony
Agrimony tea for every 2 to 3 hours. This herb has been used historically to treat appendicitis. Do not take agrimony if you have diabetes or high blood pressure or take blood-thinning medications.
Echinacea
This herb helps eliminate toxins from the surgical anesthesia. Take 2 to 3 doses per day to prevent surgical wound infection and to stimulate the immune system. This can be combined with the gold seal for an additional blow.
Astragalus
Astragalus taking three times a day helps boost the immune system.
Ginseng
This herb helps fight infection and strengthen the body.
Nettle
Nettle tea three times a day will help heal the surgical wound and act as a general tonic to support the body.
Holy Basil
This herb may help if the fever persists or occurs.
Borage
This herb is also useful for treating fever when it occurs with appendicitis. The usual dose is 1 tablespoon of juice per day to nothing.
Slippery Elm
Take the tablets or powder three times daily for up to 12 weeks for treatment of ulcers, irritation, pain and inflammation of the appendix.
The Use of Acupuncture
After surgery, rest and calm environment is necessary. You should limit the number of visitors and create a pleasant atmosphere. The patient will also feel more tired than usual and need more rest until he regains his strength.
Take a vitamin B complex ginseng and during the first 2 weeks. For about 6-8 weeks of your child should avoid heavy lifting and abdominal exercises.
