Is it better to operate or treat appendicitis conservatively?

The treatment of appendicitis depends on the severity of the appendicitis to decide whether conservative treatment or surgery. In general, acute appendicitis attack, surgery is recommended to avoid delaying the best time to cure the disease. If in the early stages of the onset of abdominal pain is mild, small range, no fever, no abdominal muscle tension, rebound pain and clinical examination found that the white blood cell count increase is not obvious, abdominal ultrasound did not see the appendix pus, perforation and other signs, can be the first conservative treatment, anti-infective, such as static cefoperazone, analgesic and antispasmodic, such as tramadol extended-release tablets, etc., and symptomatic supportive treatment of vitamins, fat milk, amino acids and so on. Observe the patient’s condition at any time, some patients after anti-infective treatment, the condition will improve, and return to the hospital. However, there are also patients whose conservative treatment is ineffective and their condition progresses. If the ultrasound suggests that the appendix is suppurating or perforated, the patient should be operated immediately. If you feel unwell, please consult a doctor immediately.