What is a purpose of appendix?!
Question: What is a purpose of appendix!?
If it is in human body it must have some function!.!.!.!.!.What do you loose by having it removed!. What causes it to get infected!?
It seems like in my family everyone has their appendix removed!. My mom and most of her siblings had it done before they turned 10, mine got removed when I was 14, my little nephew just had a surgery and he is 6!.
Is it hereditary!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
It seems like in my family everyone has their appendix removed!. My mom and most of her siblings had it done before they turned 10, mine got removed when I was 14, my little nephew just had a surgery and he is 6!.
Is it hereditary!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Sorry princess, I had early morning classes, didnt catch this question early enough!.
Ok here is what I know about the little " beeper " :D
Definition and location : the appendix is an underdeveloped residu-um of the ceacum!. it is about 6 to 7 cms in length ( about 2 to 3 inches ) !. it is anchored by a mesentaric extension from the adjacent ileum ( a part of the small intestine) and it has no known function ( Although immune cells are found also found in the appendix )!. The most distinguisable feature of this organ is rich presence of lymphoid tissue in both the musosa and sub-muscosa ( did I scare you yet !? - lol ) !. This is most prominent in children and these tissue mostly completely disappear when we grow up ( in advanced age ) by progressively atrophy ( atrophy means shrinking , :D )!.
While the appendix has lymphoid tissue , it may partake in human defence mechanism , it is really not needed, along with the spleen!. So one would lose nothing having it removed!.There are PLENTY suggestions on what an appendix could do !.!.but these are still suggestions and the body will function just fine without the appendix!. But until it is inflamed , its easier to live it with and not going through all the diagnostic procedures ( which are intensive since the doctors have to undergo the entire diagnosis of the abdominal area before rendering a verdict - this could be of course a waste of time , and resources )
Appendicitis is one of the most common acute abdominal condition , one of the best known medical entities and yet may be still one of the most difficult diagnostic problem!.
Acute appendicitis is associated with obstruction in 50% to 80% , usually in the form of fecalith , or maybe a gallstone , tumor or ball of worms (especially vermicularises )!.!.!.!.!.uh you sure you want me to go in-depth into this stuff !? Any way, these can cause the appendix to inflame due to collapse of the draining veins ( due to high intra-luminal pressure )and hence , gives way to bacteria to run amok together with additional edema ( fluid accumulation ) and exudation ( pus forming ), bloody supply is embarassed!.
However , as stated above , the above explanation is a convincing theory ( and actually its true ) for appendicitis , however, large known inflammation cases did not have the obstruction of the appendix/ intra-lumen
Epidemiology : Acute appendicitis is a mainly a disease of children and young adults , but can occur in any age group , male more than female!. one has an average of 7% chance to catch it!. And appendicitis is not known to be a hereditary disease!.
Uh!.!.!.!.!.there are stages of appendicitis!.!.!.!.but I dont think you wanna see a bunch of "non-english" languague here hey :D!.But if you want I can always come back and add it!.
And I havent had it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Ok here is what I know about the little " beeper " :D
Definition and location : the appendix is an underdeveloped residu-um of the ceacum!. it is about 6 to 7 cms in length ( about 2 to 3 inches ) !. it is anchored by a mesentaric extension from the adjacent ileum ( a part of the small intestine) and it has no known function ( Although immune cells are found also found in the appendix )!. The most distinguisable feature of this organ is rich presence of lymphoid tissue in both the musosa and sub-muscosa ( did I scare you yet !? - lol ) !. This is most prominent in children and these tissue mostly completely disappear when we grow up ( in advanced age ) by progressively atrophy ( atrophy means shrinking , :D )!.
While the appendix has lymphoid tissue , it may partake in human defence mechanism , it is really not needed, along with the spleen!. So one would lose nothing having it removed!.There are PLENTY suggestions on what an appendix could do !.!.but these are still suggestions and the body will function just fine without the appendix!. But until it is inflamed , its easier to live it with and not going through all the diagnostic procedures ( which are intensive since the doctors have to undergo the entire diagnosis of the abdominal area before rendering a verdict - this could be of course a waste of time , and resources )
Appendicitis is one of the most common acute abdominal condition , one of the best known medical entities and yet may be still one of the most difficult diagnostic problem!.
Acute appendicitis is associated with obstruction in 50% to 80% , usually in the form of fecalith , or maybe a gallstone , tumor or ball of worms (especially vermicularises )!.!.!.!.!.uh you sure you want me to go in-depth into this stuff !? Any way, these can cause the appendix to inflame due to collapse of the draining veins ( due to high intra-luminal pressure )and hence , gives way to bacteria to run amok together with additional edema ( fluid accumulation ) and exudation ( pus forming ), bloody supply is embarassed!.
However , as stated above , the above explanation is a convincing theory ( and actually its true ) for appendicitis , however, large known inflammation cases did not have the obstruction of the appendix/ intra-lumen
Epidemiology : Acute appendicitis is a mainly a disease of children and young adults , but can occur in any age group , male more than female!. one has an average of 7% chance to catch it!. And appendicitis is not known to be a hereditary disease!.
Uh!.!.!.!.!.there are stages of appendicitis!.!.!.!.but I dont think you wanna see a bunch of "non-english" languague here hey :D!.But if you want I can always come back and add it!.
And I havent had it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
As many people believe, the appendix is a vestigial organ that serves no purpose!. However, this is not entirely true!. Apparently it serves as a storage area for "good bacteria" in case disease wipes them out in other areas of the body!. (i!.e!. stomach after dysentery or cholera) Now, since diseases like these are not exactly rampant in this day and age, the appendix has lost much of its usefulness!.
Often what causes appendicitis is some foreign material (mucus or stool) will enter the appendix and harden!. This blocks some opening in the appendix and the very same "good bacteria" begin to attack the appendix walls causing it to become inflamed!. There are other causes that are unclear but genetics could have an impact as you say a lot of your family had theirs removed!.
You don't really lose much by having it removed because the appendix has become essentially a vestigial organ!. Besides, if a doctor tells you that your appendix needs to be removed, you are better off listening to the doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Often what causes appendicitis is some foreign material (mucus or stool) will enter the appendix and harden!. This blocks some opening in the appendix and the very same "good bacteria" begin to attack the appendix walls causing it to become inflamed!. There are other causes that are unclear but genetics could have an impact as you say a lot of your family had theirs removed!.
You don't really lose much by having it removed because the appendix has become essentially a vestigial organ!. Besides, if a doctor tells you that your appendix needs to be removed, you are better off listening to the doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hi Devochka,
It is a worthless piece of intestine that serves no good purpose!. All it does is cause trouble for kids when it gets infected!. This happens because of its location around one of the curves!. I think that at one point in time, it might have had some important function, but I don't really know that for fact!. Yes, all people have an appendix, but not all people will develop appendicitis!. No one in my family ever had appendicitis, so maybe the hereditary factor of location may be the reason for your family being so prone to developing the infection!.
I will be interested in hearing what Ryan (you know, my son, the doctor) has to say!.!.!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It is a worthless piece of intestine that serves no good purpose!. All it does is cause trouble for kids when it gets infected!. This happens because of its location around one of the curves!. I think that at one point in time, it might have had some important function, but I don't really know that for fact!. Yes, all people have an appendix, but not all people will develop appendicitis!. No one in my family ever had appendicitis, so maybe the hereditary factor of location may be the reason for your family being so prone to developing the infection!.
I will be interested in hearing what Ryan (you know, my son, the doctor) has to say!.!.!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I believe the appendix was needed several hundred years ago because of the diets they had!.!.such as cavemen etc!.!.They ate fresh killed meat and hard to digest foods!. With the diets we have nowadays the appendix is not needed!.!.so if it is inflamed they take it out!.!.!.
There are actually four organs that are not needed now!.!.
Tonsils!.!.are important for the immune system to fight off disease!.
appendix
gall bladder!.!.stores bile from the liver
and spleen!. also replaces blood cells when you are fighting off disease!.!.
the appendix is the only one that that doesn't have an important purpose!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
There are actually four organs that are not needed now!.!.
Tonsils!.!.are important for the immune system to fight off disease!.
appendix
gall bladder!.!.stores bile from the liver
and spleen!. also replaces blood cells when you are fighting off disease!.!.
the appendix is the only one that that doesn't have an important purpose!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I do not think it is hereditary, but needing it removed can be caused by your diet, so that may be why!.!.!.
EDIT: Well, I have read that the inflammation of the appendix (appendicitis) can be avoided by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables (or only fruits and vegetables!.!.!. can't remember)!. There really isn't much purpose for the appendix, but some studies suggest that it helps the immune system!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
EDIT: Well, I have read that the inflammation of the appendix (appendicitis) can be avoided by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables (or only fruits and vegetables!.!.!. can't remember)!. There really isn't much purpose for the appendix, but some studies suggest that it helps the immune system!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
it had a use about 300 years ago, but nw we've evolved and it doesnt do anything but cause mishief like appendicidus!. i had appendicidus in february!. hope it helps!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Acute appendicitis is a medical emergency that can be fatal if unattended!. From what i know or read about, it has no known essential purpose!.
Hereditary!? No!.!.!.!.not really !!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hereditary!? No!.!.!.!.not really !!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
useless organ that basically does very little!.!.!.cave man times it may have served a purpose but we evolved!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Unknown!. I've had mine taken out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
well!.!.!.after all those enlightened answers!.!.
To keep the surgeon's earnings at a healthy level !?!?:-)Www@Answer-Health@Com
To keep the surgeon's earnings at a healthy level !?!?:-)Www@Answer-Health@Com
Researchers in the United States say the appendix produces and protects good germs for the gut by "rebooting" the digestive system!.
The team of immunologists at Duke University Medical Center say the human digestive system contains massive amounts of bacteria most of which are good and help the digestion of food!.
However the researchers say sometimes the bacteria die off or are purged from the intestines as in diseases such as cholera or dysentery!.
According to the researchers, the appendix's job is to "reboot" the digestive system when that happens with the bacteria safely harbored in the appendix!.
Many doctors believe the appendix is a vestigial organ with no function and is no more than a blind ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops embryologically!.
The cecum is a pouch-like structure of the colon and the appendix is near the junction of the small intestine and the large intestine and has abundant infection-fighting lymphoid cells, which suggests it plays a role in the immune system!.
The most common diseases of the appendix (in humans) are appendicitis and carcinoid tumors!. Appendix cancer accounts for about 1 in 200 of all gastrointestinal malignancies!.
Appendicitis is a condition where the the appendix becomes inflamed and in almost all cases it is removed either by laparotomy or laparoscopy; left untreated, the appendix will rupture, leading to peritonitis, then shock, and, if continued untreated, death!.
The appendix is routinely removed without any notable ill effects or side effects and the scientists stress that even though the appendix seems to have a function, people should still have them removed when they are inflamed because since leaving it untreated could be fatal!.
Dr!. Bill Parker, a professor of surgery and one of the scientists responsible for establishing its status as a useful organ, says the function of the appendix seems related to the massive amount of bacteria that populates the human digestive system and where it is located just below the normal one-way flow of food and germs in the large intestine, helps support that theory!.
The study appears in the online edition of the Journal of Theoretical Biology!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The team of immunologists at Duke University Medical Center say the human digestive system contains massive amounts of bacteria most of which are good and help the digestion of food!.
However the researchers say sometimes the bacteria die off or are purged from the intestines as in diseases such as cholera or dysentery!.
According to the researchers, the appendix's job is to "reboot" the digestive system when that happens with the bacteria safely harbored in the appendix!.
Many doctors believe the appendix is a vestigial organ with no function and is no more than a blind ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops embryologically!.
The cecum is a pouch-like structure of the colon and the appendix is near the junction of the small intestine and the large intestine and has abundant infection-fighting lymphoid cells, which suggests it plays a role in the immune system!.
The most common diseases of the appendix (in humans) are appendicitis and carcinoid tumors!. Appendix cancer accounts for about 1 in 200 of all gastrointestinal malignancies!.
Appendicitis is a condition where the the appendix becomes inflamed and in almost all cases it is removed either by laparotomy or laparoscopy; left untreated, the appendix will rupture, leading to peritonitis, then shock, and, if continued untreated, death!.
The appendix is routinely removed without any notable ill effects or side effects and the scientists stress that even though the appendix seems to have a function, people should still have them removed when they are inflamed because since leaving it untreated could be fatal!.
Dr!. Bill Parker, a professor of surgery and one of the scientists responsible for establishing its status as a useful organ, says the function of the appendix seems related to the massive amount of bacteria that populates the human digestive system and where it is located just below the normal one-way flow of food and germs in the large intestine, helps support that theory!.
The study appears in the online edition of the Journal of Theoretical Biology!.Www@Answer-Health@Com