Guide To The Causes And Complications Of Appendicitis

Ruptured Appendix

A ruptured appendix is a complication most common in individuals who have appendicitis that has not been treated. Appendicitis causes the buildup of bacteria and immune system substances inside of the appendix. As the infection in the appendix progresses, the pressure inside of this organ can become too much for its lining to handle. As pressure builds up, the organ swells. An affected individual's appendix can swell up so much that the blood vessels that supply these tissues with blood become blocked. The blocked blood vessels do not allow oxygen and other vital nutrients to reach the affected section of the appendix lining. The part of the appendix lining deprived of oxygen can start to die, allowing a hole, tear, or vulnerability to form. The pressure in the appendix causes a rupture, where its toxic contents to push into the individual's abdomen.

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