My father is an alcoholic for the past several years. Recently, he was diagnosed with appendicitis. He had his appendix removed but had not stopped drinking. My question is about alcohol and appendicitis. Is it possible that the alcohol caused the inflammation of the appendix?
If the alcohol was the cause of the appendicitis, I am sure that the doctors would have told your father. I am sorry to hear that he has a problem with the alcohol. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix and it is a pretty dangerous condition. There are 2 clinical types of appendicitis, catarrhal and obstructive. It occurs in both sexes and all ages are affected. However, it usually occurs in the persons between the ages of 10 and 30. Also, it is more common in males. The appendix is easily infected due to its fullness of virulent organisms, inadequate blood supply and poor drainage. The wall of the appendix contains much lymphoid tissue. This appears to be a factor in the localization of infection. The most common symptom of appendicitis is usually central abdominal pain which is often accompanied by anorexia, nausea and vomiting. The pain is sudden, intermittent and gradually progressing and it has a dull aching character. This pain is due to distention of the appendix. After several hours the abdominal pain becomes maximal and shifts to the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. I hope that your father will come to his senses and stop drinking.
I'm in the marine corps and drink 2 energy drinks a day for the past 3 monthes. 3 weeks ago I had my appendix removed I think you may be right maybe they have something in common preferably if you actually know what you are talking about
i've heard that appendicitis is usually sparked by a bit of stool getting stuck in or near the opening. one of the things that could probably make that more likely to happen is dehydration. the main purpose of the colon and large intestine is to extract salt and water from solid waste, and water usually arrives with it, right where the appendix is. maybe ack of water makes it easier to get stuck.
if that is the case, drinking a lot of alcohol regularly could increase the risk since it dehydrates you.
also, the function of the appendix is to help control the population of gut bacteria last i heard. losing it might have an affect on your microbial biome in your gut.
if that is the case, drinking a lot of alcohol regularly could increase the risk since it dehydrates you.
also, the function of the appendix is to help control the population of gut bacteria last i heard. losing it might have an affect on your microbial biome in your gut.
also lack of fiber may have an affect on getting appendicitis as well. it makes stools more soft and malleable by allowing them to absorb water like a sponge.
I recently got my appendix out, how long should I wait until I go back to work? And be able to drink alcohol again?