An appendectomy is a surgery to remove the appendix. It’s the main treatment for an inflamed appendix, commonly known as appendicitis.
The appendix is a small, tube-shaped pouch that’s attached to your intestines on the lower right side of your abdomen. Its exact purpose is unknown. Your body can still function without it.
It’s important to seek treatment right away if you’re having symptoms of appendicitis, such as:
• Abdominal pain that spreads to the lower right side
• Abdominal swelling• Constipation or diarrhea
• Nausea• Vomiting
• loss of appetite• Fever
• If you don’t receive treatment for appendicitis, your appendix can rupture (burst).