The appendix appears as a finger-like tube which is about 3-4 inches long. You can get appendicitis from various infectious agents such as viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites. In such a case you must go for an appendix surgery in Siliguri to get instant relief. In the advanced stage of appendicitis going for surgery is the most effective method.
The main danger of appendicitis comes from its probability of bursting or causing infection in the abdomen area. The most common mode of treating appendix is surgical and sometimes intravenous fluids or antibiotics are used for less severe cases of appendicitis.
Importance of antibiotics in treating appendicitis
In many cases, it is seen that surgery is not always required to treat appendicitis. In Finland, it is seen that people who are given antibiotics for the treatment of some uncomplicated acute appendicitis are not required to undergo any further surgery for 1 year.
Patients who were required to undergo surgery after the antibiotics failed to cure their problem completely did not have to experience many complications. Many studies have shown that out of 10 patients suffering from uncomplicated acute appendicitis 6 of them do not have to go for any surgery and remain free from any complications for at least 5 years.
In general, it can be safely said that about half of the patients suffering from appendicitis do not require any surgery and can remain completely healthy for at least 4 years if they have received an antibiotic course.
The treatment option for appendicitis however depends on the preference of the patients. Some might want to go for an immediate surgery to get relief from this condition definitively and some might want to avoid surgery and rather go for an antibiotic course.
Treating with antibiotics
Before going for an appendectomy your healthcare provider may suggest you take antibiotics such as broad-spectrum IV which is very effective against some of the major range of bacteria. Some of the most common antibiotics that are suggested by the best appendix doctors in Siliguri include-
- Cefotetan
- Clindamycin
- Cefoxitin
- Ceftriaxone with Metronidazole
- Cefazolin with Metronidazole
- Gentamicin
- Imipenem with Cilastatin
- Ticarcillin with Clavulanate
- Piperacillin with Tazobactam
Even after you go for an appendectomy to treat your appendicitis you might have to continue your treatment with antibiotics to protect you from any kind of infection. This is suggested especially in the case when the appendix ruptures. In case your appendix is not related to abscesses or peritonitis you might not have to undergo any surgery.
Treating appendicitis through surgery vs. antibiotics
In many cases, it is seen that treating uncomplicated appendicitis with antibiotics has some advantages which are-
- Avoiding any kind of anaesthesia and surgery
- No risk related to rupture of the appendix
- In comparison to surgery, recovery is faster in the treatment through antibiotics.
However, patients who are treated with surgical methods face less risk of the return of appendicitis. The patients treated only with antibiotics face a higher chance of appendicitis recurrence. A study has shown that almost about 40% of patients who are treated with antibiotics for uncomplicated acute appendicitis have recurrence within five years.
Acute appendicitis is quite common and is seen to be occurring mainly in people belonging to the age group of 10-30 years. This condition can be treated easily with an Appendix Surgery in Siliguri. If you feel reluctant to go for surgery your condition can also be treated with antibiotics. However, there is a high chance of recurrence in an antibiotic-only treatment method.