Appendicitis in adolescents is a very common phenomenon. This is especially observed in autumn and spring. This is due to the fact that during this period immunity is very low.
Causes disease and changes in diet, violation of the gastrointestinal tract. Abuse of adolescents in the seeds can also cause appendicitis, because together with them the shell can get into the body. In children more often than in adults, there is a stimulation of the disease with worms. This is possible because of their uncleanliness.
It's very difficult to diagnose a child correctly. His body has not yet fully formed and can succumb to various infectious diseases, which in their symptoms are similar to appendicitis.
The development of the disease in a child occurs much faster than in an adult. They complain of acute pain in the abdomen, chills, nausea, vomiting, constipation. The child's appetite declines, it becomes apathetic. Body temperature rises to 38 ° C, and sometimes up to 40 ° C. The teenager's body can not quickly mobilize all its forces to fight infection.
The danger of appendicitis in adolescents is also because they, due to their age, are less likely to tolerate all infectious diseases, they can cause complications. Often, he can hide pain from parents because of fear of hospitalization. Because of this, a simple appendicitis can develop into an acute appendicitis.
The duty of every parent is to notice changes in the child's behavior in time. After this, call a doctor. In no case can warm the sore spot with a warmer. At first glance, this can reduce pain, but the situation only worsens. It is necessary to ensure that the child does not warm the sore spot with his hand. It is better to put something cold to your stomach. As a rule, the doctor conducts an examination and offers to be examined in the hospital. If the disease is confirmed, the child will need to have surgery.
Already a week after the operation the child is discharged. During the following week, the surgeon should be observed regularly so that possible complications can be noticed in time. In the postoperative period it is desirable to adhere to a healthy diet in order to normalize the work of the intestine. At first, active sports, lifting of weight are contraindicated.
