Appendicitis

Description:

Acute or chronic niggling in the lower-right side of the abdomen – extreme pain.

Appendix may burst.

Refer to Optimal PregnancyHealthy Eating in Pregnancy & Care of Pregnancy.

Why:

Damp heat’ or infection in lower body through insufficient fibre, fluids, nutrients, excessive sugary foods causing inflammation.

Solution:

If it’s urgent or severe, see a doctor

If ‘grumbling’, appendix may need better nutrition, hydration

Chinese herbs and/or acupuncture is preferred treatment, as surgery in pregnancy is not the best option

Problems will improve on this care plan.

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