Appendicitis symptoms, signs & removal.
SUBSCRIBE:
https://www.youtube.com/user/JHSurgeryDr. Buck Parker, M.D. Board Certified General Surgeon describes the signs and symptoms of Acute Appendicitis. Dr. Parker also describes the removal of the appendix with a video animation.
Hi, this is Dr. Buck Parker, General Surgeon, and in this article I want to talk to you about the diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis. Acute Appendicitis is when the appendix (a small finger like projection with a blind pouch that lives in the right side of the abdomen) becomes infected. The reason the appendix becomes infected is because it usually gets obstructed or blocked off at the base. After the appendix is obstructed, the bacteria that naturally live in the appendix do what they do best, and reproduce at a very rapid rate. Since the appendix is blocked off, and it's a blind ending pouch, there is no where for the bacteria to go, so the appendix gets bigger and bigger until eventually...without surgery, it will burst and stool will spill into the abdomen. The appendix gets blocked off for many different reasons, but I now want to focus on how doctors diagnose appendicitis, and then how we treat it.
First the diagnosis is usually a constellation of symptoms such as abdominal pain, fevers, chills, maybe nausea and vomiting. These symptoms although common, may or may not be present. Most people have belly pain that starts around the navel, and moves slowly over several hours to the right lower abdomen. When you have appendicitis, it will not get better on its own, so if the pain goes away, then most likely the diagnosis is not appendicitis.
Some tests are very helpful in diagnosing appendicitis. First, is a blood test to check for the white blood cell count. If the white blood cells (or the infection fighting cells) are elevated, that is a good indication that there is inflammation or an infection going on somewhere. Secondly is an ultrasound. The ultrasound is particularly helpful in women, since a problem with the ovary on the right side can cause similar symptoms to an appendicitis. Sometimes the ultrasound will show a normal appendix, and an abnormal ovary (such as a benign cyst for example) that will confirm the problem is not an appendicitis. Sometimes the ultrasound can confirm that the appendix looks abnormal and together with the other signs and symptoms, the diagnosis can be made. And finally, a CAT scan or a CT scan of the abdomen may be used to look at the appendix. The CAT scanner is like an X-ray machine that can look at bones, muscles, blood vessels and solid organs like the liver and even the appendix. Depending on your symptoms, all or some of these tests will be used.
Please see my website or other videos for most information on appendicitis symptoms, signs and removal.
Dr. Buck Parker, MD is a Board Certified General Surgeon and can be found here online here:
FB: facebook.com/drbuckparker
IG: @drbuckparker
Twitter: @drbuckparker
Snapchat: buckparker
Website: www.drbuckparker.com
WATCH MORE HERE!
Appendicitis Symptoms, Signs & Removal
https://youtu.be/fey_pHnSyzABowel Obstruction After Gallbladder Surgery - Why and How Does It Happen?
https://youtu.be/BLc5bbjcuXAMy Recommended Amazon Products:
- Nootropics -
Qualia (I take these myself)
http://amzn.to/2kYqsy2- About Being a Doctor -
House of God (Classic book every doctor should read)
http://amzn.to/2BURRo1Complications
http://amzn.to/2BU3awEBetter
http://amzn.to/2l0m7dG- My Favorite Trauma Book for Anyone -
Top Knife
http://amzn.to/2B3OTjO- USMLE Books -
CRUSH (Best USMLE book ever)
http://amzn.to/2kmWErbFirst Aid for USMLE Step 1
http://amzn.to/2BTcaSxKaplan Step 1 Qbook
http://amzn.to/2BTQKop- Med School Surgery Rotation Books -
The ABSITE Review (Read this for your surgery rotation and crush it)
http://amzn.to/2nOoMbvSurgical Recall (Get all the Big Questions Right)
http://amzn.to/2nOuUQZAdvanced Surgical Recall
http://amzn.to/2B3ZYBfMaxwell Quick Reference (To save your a## on rotations)
http://amzn.to/2kYymb0About the Site 🌐
This site provides links to random videos hosted at YouTube, with the emphasis on random. 🎥
Origins of the Idea 🌱
The original idea for this site stemmed from the need to benchmark the popularity of a video against the general population of YouTube videos. 🧠
Challenges Faced 🤔
Obtaining a large sample of videos was crucial for accurate ranking, but YouTube lacks a direct method to gather random video IDs.
Even searching for random strings on YouTube doesn't yield truly random results, complicating the process further. 🔍
Creating Truly Random Links 🛠️
The YouTube API offers additional functions enabling the discovery of more random videos. Through inventive techniques and a touch of space-time manipulation, we've achieved a process yielding nearly 100% random links to YouTube videos.
About YouTube 📺
YouTube, an American video-sharing website based in San Bruno, California, offers a diverse range of user-generated and corporate media content. 🌟
Content and Users 🎵
Users can upload, view, rate, share, and comment on videos, with content spanning video clips, music videos, live streams, and more.
While most content is uploaded by individuals, media corporations like CBS and the BBC also contribute. Unregistered users can watch videos, while registered users enjoy additional privileges such as uploading unlimited videos and adding comments.
Monetization and Impact 🤑
YouTube and creators earn revenue through Google AdSense, with most videos free to view. Premium channels and subscription services like YouTube Music and YouTube Premium offer ad-free streaming.
As of February 2017, over 400 hours of content were uploaded to YouTube every minute, with the site ranking as the second-most popular globally. By May 2019, this figure exceeded 500 hours per minute. 📈
List of ours generators⚡
Random YouTube Videos Generator
Random Film and Animation Video Generator
Random Autos and Vehicles Video Generator
Random Music Video Generator
Random Pets and Animals Video Generator
Random Sports Video Generator
Random Travel and Events Video Generator
Random Gaming Video Generator
Random People and Blogs Video Generator
Random Comedy Video Generator
Random Entertainment Video Generator
Random News and Politics Video Generator
Random Howto and Style Video Generator
Random Education Video Generator
Random Science and Technology Video Generator
Random Nonprofits and Activism Video Generator
