The appendix is an organ in the body that is susceptible to infection and inflammation. One effective way to deal with infections and inflammation in the appendix is appendectomy. The appendix is shaped like a pocket resembling a finger protruding from the large intestine, and is usually located on the right side of the lower abdomen. Because it is shaped like a bag or hollow, the appendix can become blocked. When the appendix cavity is blocked, the risk of appendicitis increases. Germs that cause infections in the appendix will multiply rapidly, causing the appendix to become inflamed, swollen, and filled with pus. What are the symptoms of appendicitis? The main symptom of appendicitis is pain in the lower right abdomen. But before, pain can begin around the navel. The pain can get worse and spread throughout the stomach, as the inflammation expands. This pain will also get worse when the patient moves, for example when walking or just coughing. The location of abdominal pain ...
Many people like to wear mouth masks when traveling. The reason is because the use of mouth masks is considered to have health benefits, especially in preventing disease transmission. Let's look at the explanation in the following review. There are at least two types of mouth masks that are widely used freely by the public, namely disposable surgical masks and N95 masks that can be used repeatedly. Important Reasons to Wear a Mouth Mask According to research, using a mouth mask properly has various health benefits, including: 1. Avoid exposure to air pollution Smoke from motor vehicles, factories, cigarettes, and dust, are some of the types of air pollution that can be found every day. Now, exposure to this pollution can affect the performance of the lungs and increase the risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD, heart disease, and premature birth. For people who live in high polluted areas, this is the main reason to wear a mouth mask when going ou...