For a long time, the relationship appendicitis surgical and non-surgical there is a debate. In the past, it was believed that appendicitis is a degenerative organ of the human body, even if it is not inflamed, it does not matter if it is removed; not to mention that appendicitis is still a common cause of surgical emergencies, and resection is very simple, so appendicitis is inflamed appendicectomy has become the most important treatment method. Nowadays, some people believe that surgery for inflamed appendix is not the only treatment, which is based on the consideration that the appendix is important for the physiological function of the human body and is preserved as much as possible. We will discuss this aspect below.

First of all, one should understand that appendicitis is also divided into several types and not all appendicitis requires surgery. Appendicitis is generally divided into two categories: acute and chronic. Acute appendicitis is divided into simple, purulent, gangrenous perforated, and periappendiceal abscess. Acute simple appendicitis is only submucosal congestion and swelling, the muscle layer of mild inflammatory cell infiltration, is the lightest appendicitis, the performance is only limited right lower abdominal pain and tenderness, body temperature and blood leukocytes are normal, this type of appendicitis can be used in most of the anti-inflammatory treatment or traditional Chinese medicine treatment will soon be cured. This period of appendicitis with 654-2 oral or intramuscular injection have obvious effect, even single 654-2 oral or intramuscular injection have obvious effect, even single 654-2 can be cured. Of course, some of them are not effective and turn into suppurative appendicitis or gangrene perforation, so we need to closely observe the condition. Septic appendicitis, in addition to the obvious local symptoms, right lower abdominal pain and the expansion of the scope of the pressure pain, the whole body also has an elevated temperature, blood leukocytes greater than 10.0 × 109 / L. Most of this type of appendicitis is the indication for surgery, but there are many experiences of treatment with traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture. Therefore, the local conditions at the time should be taken into account when choosing the treatment method, and no generalization can be made. Gangrene is when the blood flow of the appendix has been impaired, and the clinical manifestations are severe pain, obvious signs, and heavy systemic symptoms, and perforation and peritonitis will almost always occur. This various types of appendicitis generally advocate surgical treatment, as soon as possible to remove the lesion, to stop the further development of the condition into portal phlebitis and other serious complications, perforated appendicitis is the most important appendicitis, it should be pointed out that a lot of appendicitis, once perforated, abdominal pain can be worn to alleviate the performance of this is not a sign of improvement, but rather, the condition of the progression of the disease, do not be paralyzed by carelessness. At this time should be as soon as possible surgical treatment, do not miss the opportunity, of course, both this serious appendicitis can also be cured with Chinese medicine, but must be in the hospital by the hospital for close observation and treatment, once the conservative treatment is ineffective, timely surgery.

After acute appendicitis and many episodes of lower right abdominal pain, without systemic symptoms or changes in peripheral blood, or no history of acute episodes of lower right abdominal pain, after some tests to exclude other organs and systems of disease, may be chronic appendicitis. For this type of appendicitis, surgical removal of the appendix is the best treatment option due to recurrent episodes that affect work and life.

In recent years, due to the development of medicine, people realize that the appendix is neither a redundant burden nor a simple degenerative organ, "I was born with a talent that can be used", the appendix is an epidemic organ in the human body. It has the function of producing B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes. The former can be differentiated into antibody-producing cells after transferring to other peripheral lymph node tissues. It is very important to maintain the normal immune function of the body. The body resists the generation of cells after appendectomy. It is important for the maintenance of normal immune function. After appendectomy, the body's resistance is reduced, making it susceptible to infectious and contagious diseases. More seriously, the incidence of cancer increases after appendectomy. Domestic scholars reported1

119 cases of cancer patients and 400 cases of non-cancer patients with cerebrovascular disease, 98 people in the cancer group as appendectomy accounted for 8.76%, and 14 people in the non-cancer group as appendectomy, accounted for 3.5%, and the former is significantly higher than the latter, gastric, colorectal, and breast cancers are the malignant tumors that occur well after appendectomy.

So don't underestimate the appendix, usually should pay attention to drinking hygiene, don't overeat, avoid overwork, protect the appendix to make it free from inflammation. Even if you have appendicitis, you should first use surgical treatment, and then surgery when it is not effective.