Appendicitis
- December 30, 2020
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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You will also believe that good stomach, good all day. At the same time, if there is something wrong with the stomach, then the mood remains strange throughout the day and there is no mind in any work. Now when talking about stomach, it is also possible to mention appendix. It is a small part of our intestine. Many problems can be encountered if there is pain or swelling in the appendix. In this article of Stylecrase, we will only talk about appendix. In this article, we are giving some home remedies which can help in protecting against appendix. At the same time, in the condition of appendix, it can reduce its symptoms to some extent and increase the effect of medical treatment. In this article, we are going in detail about what is appendix and how to treat appendix as well as symptoms.
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What is appendicitis?
Appendicitis is a problem related to appendix. This is due to inflammation or infection in the appendix. Appendix is a kind of small sac attached to the large intestine. It occurs in the lower right part of the stomach. If someone has appendicitis, he should be treated in time. If left untreated, it can cause many serious health problems. These problems occur when any type of blockage occurs in the appendix. Due to blockage in appendix, bacteria start to grow inside it, which can also cause pain.
Some home remedies for appendix pain
Appendicitis is a serious disease. In this stage, getting a medical treatment from a doctor is the best option. It is not possible to cure completely with the help of home remedies. Home remedies can reduce the pain and some other symptoms caused by it. Therefore, treatment with home remedies in the state of appendix is not the right decision. Here we are telling those home remedies, which can reduce the pain of appendix.
Castor oil
The benefits of castor oil may include reducing the pain caused by appendicitis. According to a research published on the website of NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information), castor oil is found to contain resinolic acid, which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic (analgesic) properties. Castor oil can help reduce some of the pain and inflammation in appendicitis caused by this acid . For this, you can apply castor oil in a cloth and keep it for a few minutes over the area affected by appendicitis.
Green Tea
The benefits of green tea can work to relieve appendix pain. Many types of nutrients are found in green tea, the intake of which can help to overcome physical problems. Green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These can help reduce pain and swelling of appendix as well as help in relieving other stomach problems. Thus the problem of appendicitis can be reduced to some extent. At the moment, more scientific study is still needed in this regard. About two cups of green tea can be consumed throughout the day.
Ginseng Tea
The benefits of ginseng tea also include reducing some symptoms of appendix. Immune system can be strengthened by the intake of ginseng tea. Many diseases can be kept away from the functioning of the immune system properly. Also, the improvement of the immune system can help to overcome the problem of appendix. Thus it can be said that ginseng tea is somewhat beneficial in appendix. At the moment, further scientific studies are needed in this regard.
Ginger
Ginger is used as an Ayurvedic medicine in many health problems. Appendix can also be one of the same problems. Ginger is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, which can reduce inflammation and pain. At the same time, a medical report published on the NCBI website has also confirmed that ginger can help reduce swelling and pain. It has analgesic properties (8). Ginger tea can be of some use in appendix.
Juice
Juice intake can also be beneficial to get relief from appendix. For this, sugar beet and carrot juice can prove to be the most beneficial. Beet has anti-inflammatory properties, which can relieve pain by reducing inflammation. This can reduce the inflammation caused by appendix for some time (9). Thus juice can also help in home treatment of appendix.
Note: If someone is taking medicines for any other disease, please consult the doctor before including the above mentioned foods in your diet.
Appendicitis Diet
It is recommended to eat fiber-rich foods to reduce the problem of appendix. These fiber-rich diets include:
- Vegetables- (salad leaves, carrots, spinach, mushroom pumpkin, broccoli and potatoes)
- Fruit- (apple, banana, pear, berries and figs)
- Cereals – (oatmeal, brown rice, popcorn and wheat and its foods)
Prevention of appendicitis
Appendix can be avoided if certain regular rules are followed. Follow these rules to avoid the problem of appendix.
- Increase the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Drink plenty of water daily.
- Exercise regularly, so that all the organs of the body work well and the digestive system is also fine.
- Pay attention to the cleanliness of the hands before the diet.
- It is clear from scientific evidence how appendicitis occurs and how home remedies are helpful in curing the symptoms of appendix. Also, to get rid of appendix completely, seek the help of a doctor. At the same time, take some rest after surgery, so that there is no possibility of this problem happening again. If you have any other question regarding this subject, then share it with us through the comment box below. We will try to respond with scientific evidence at the earliest.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.