{"id":706,"date":"2026-04-15T22:33:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/services\/apendicitis\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T19:37:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:37:39","slug":"appendicitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/services\/appendicitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Appendicitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et_pb_section_parallax preset--module--divi-section--1fpol9zhui\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/backgroun-section-light-blue.png)\"><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Pain in the lower abdomen?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Appendicitis is one of those medical emergencies that shouldn't be ignored. Basically, it's the inflammation of the appendix, a small, finger-like tube that hangs from the large intestine (in the lower right abdomen).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icono-procedimiento-apendicitis.jpg\" width=\"254\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icono-procedimiento-apendicitis.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icono-procedimiento-apendicitis-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" class=\"wp-image-75\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Symptoms you shouldn't ignore<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The classic symptom is pain, but it has a very particular way of presenting itself:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p>The pain's \"journey\": It usually begins as a dull ache around the navel and, after a few hours, moves to the lower right side of the abdomen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sharp pain: Once it settles on the right side, the pain becomes much more intense and constant. It usually worsens if you cough, walk, or make sudden movements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Loss of appetite: This is almost universal; if you're hungry, it's less likely (though not impossible) that it's appendicitis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Nausea and vomiting: These usually appear shortly after the abdominal pain begins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Slight fever: There may be a low-grade fever that worsens if the inflammation progresses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Constipation or diarrhea: Accompanied by the inability to pass gas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img-med-apendicitis-1.jpg\" title=\"img-med-apendicitis\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img-med-apendicitis-1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img-med-apendicitis-1-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-701\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Listen to your body<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Appendicitis is one of those medical emergencies that should not be ignored.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What are the causes of appendicitis?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>Appendicitis occurs when the inside of the appendix becomes blocked. This blockage can be caused by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hardened stool (fecaliths).<\/li>\n<li>Parasites or tumors (less common).<\/li>\n<li>Infections that cause the lymphatic tissues of the appendix to swell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Why is it dangerous?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>When the appendix becomes blocked, bacteria multiply rapidly inside the tube. This causes inflammation, pus, and pressure. If left untreated, the appendix can perforate or rupture (peritonitis), spreading infection throughout the abdomen, which is a life-threatening emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What should I do?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><ul>\n<li>Do not take painkillers or laxatives: They can mask the symptoms or even cause the appendix to rupture faster.<\/li>\n<li>Do not eat or drink anything: In case you need emergency surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Seek immediate medical attention: An experienced doctor can make a definitive diagnosis based solely on a physical examination.<\/li>\n<li>During your examination, they will find signs highly suggestive of appendicitis and, if necessary, will order additional tests to confirm the diagnosis, which requires immediate attention because it is an emergency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Your Health Cannot Wait<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A timely assessment can make all the difference<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Schedule your consultation and receive professional, clear care focused on your safe recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--xprsp31zyk_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--xprsp31zyk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/contacto\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":679,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-706","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=706"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":712,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/706\/revisions\/712"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}