What are the symptoms of chronic appendicitis and intestinal adhesions?

The symptoms of chronic appendicitis and intestinal adhesions are mainly right lower abdominal discomfort and dull pain, which may be accompanied by indigestion, abdominal distension, abnormal bowel movements, etc. Some patients may experience worsening symptoms after fatigue, long periods of sitting, or eating irritating foods. If you experience related symptoms, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to clarify the condition through examination.

1 Dull pain or intermittent discomfort in the right lower abdomen

The main symptom of chronic appendicitis and intestinal adhesion is dull pain or discomfort in the right lower abdomen. This pain is usually mild and often intermittent, and may be aggravated by changes in body position or movement. Some patients may feel local pain when pressing the abdominal area. This dull pain comes from long-term chronic inflammation of the appendix and adhesions of the surrounding intestines.

2. Indigestion or bloating

Intestinal adhesions may affect the normal peristalsis of the intestines, causing food to stay in the gastrointestinal tract for a longer time, thus causing problems such as indigestion and bloating. Some patients also experience loss of appetite, especially after eating high-fat, spicy or other irritating foods.

3. Abnormal bowel movements

Intestinal adhesions may lead to mild intestinal obstruction, resulting in constipation, difficulty in defecation, or alternating loose stools. Long-term symptoms may have a significant impact on the quality of life.

How to deal with chronic appendicitis and intestinal adhesions

1. Get medical examination promptly

It is recommended that all patients with chronic abdominal pain and discomfort go to the hospital for professional examination as soon as possible. Common examination methods include abdominal color Doppler ultrasound, CT scan and colonoscopy to determine whether there is adhesion and inflammation, thus providing a basis for further treatment decisions.

2 Drug treatment to relieve symptoms

For patients with mild symptoms, anti-inflammatory drugs such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor to reduce the inflammatory response. The use of drugs that promote gastrointestinal motility such as domperidone tablets or gas-relieving drugs such as simethicone may help relieve abdominal bloating.

3Surgical treatment to relieve adhesions

When intestinal adhesions cause more serious symptoms or affect normal life, surgical treatment may be a necessary option. Common surgical procedures include appendectomy or adhesion separation, among which laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery is currently the preferred option due to its small trauma and quick recovery.

4Diet adjustment and lifestyle changes

In terms of diet, you should try to choose easily digestible foods and avoid greasy and spicy foods. Add moderate exercise to your daily life, such as walking and yoga, to help improve gastrointestinal motility. Maintaining regular bowel movements can also help alleviate the discomfort of intestinal adhesions.

Although the symptoms of chronic appendicitis and intestinal adhesions may be relatively mild, long-term untreated may worsen the condition and even cause complications such as intestinal obstruction. If you have abdominal discomfort for a long time and it recurs repeatedly, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible, identify the cause, and actively cooperate with treatment to ensure a healthy quality of life!