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Home Remedies for Appendicitis

Note: Do consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment of this condition. Use

home remedies just as an adjunct treatment.

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which can be acute or chronic. The

appendix is a small protrusion of the colon, located in the lower right uadrant of the

abdomen.

Appendicitis mostly affects people between the ages of !" and #". $oreo%er, it is more

common in men than women. &%ery year, in the United 'tates, more than ()","""people opt for surgery to remo%e their appendix due to appendicitis.

*nflammation of the appendix occurs due to a partial or complete obstruction in the

appendix resulting from an accumulation of fecal matter. +ther causes are an enlarged

lymphoid follicles, intestinal worms, trauma and tumors.



'ome common symptoms of appendicitis are pain in the lower right side of the

abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, %omiting, diarrhea, constipation, inability to pass

gas, abdominal swelling and lowgrade fe%er.

Untreated appendicitis can rupture and become fatal. Hence, proper diagnosis andtimely treatment prescribed by your doctor is important. The standard treatment is

surgically remo%ing the appendix.

*n addition, you can use some home remedies to help ease some of the symptoms of

appendicitis but do not solely rely on these remedies.

Here are the top !" home remedies for appendicitis.

1. Castor Oil

-astor oil is an effecti%e home remedy for appendicitis. A castor oil pac can helprelie%e the blocage and reduce inflammation, and castor oil taen orally helps treat

constipation and impro%es bowel mo%ements.

!. /repare a castor oil pac by folding a large flannel cloth into layers and pouring (

tablespoons of castor oil on it.



(. 0ie down on an old towel and put the flannel cloth on your abdomen.

#. Repeat this remedy # times a wee for ( to # months.

2. Garlic1arlic has antiinflammatory therapeutic potential that aids in the treatment of

appendicitis. *t helps reduce the inflammation as well as pain.

• &at ( to # raw garlic clo%es on an empty stomach daily. 2ou can also use garlic in your

cooing.

• Another option is to tae garlic capsules, but only after consulting a doctor.

3. Ginger

Due to its antiinflammatory properties, ginger also helps treat appendicitis. *t can

reduce pain and inflammation, while also helping relie%e the common symptoms of

%omiting and nausea.

• Drin ginger tea ( or # times daily. To prepare ginger tea, simmer ! teaspoon of grated

ginger or ginger slices in a cup of boiling water for ) to !" minutes.

• $assage your lower abdomen with ginger oil a few times daily.

• 2ou can also tae ginger capsules, but only after consulting your doctor.

. !enugree" #eeds

3enugree seeds are effecti%e in the treatment of appendicitis. These seeds pre%ent the

accumulation of intestinal waste and excess mucus, thus reducing the possibility of the

problem becoming se%ere. They also help reduce pain.

• Add ( teaspoons of fenugree seeds to ! cup of water. 4ring to a boil, then simmer on

low heat for !" to !) minutes. 'train and ha%e this decoction when luewarm once daily.

• *nclude fenugree seeds in your cooing to control pain and inflammation.

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$. %emon

0emon is also %ery beneficial in treating appendicitis. The natural citrus juice in lemon

helps relie%e pain and pre%ent indigestion and constipation. *n addition, the%itamin - in

lemon boosts the immune system to pre%ent infection.

!. &xtract fresh juice from ! lemon.

(. $ix it with an eual uantity of raw honey.

#. Tae this mixture a few times a day.

5. Repeat daily for a few wees.

&. 'asil

*f the appendicitis patient has a lowgrade fe%er, basil is an effecti%e herb for bringing

down their temperature. $oreo%er, basil is a good remedy for indigestion and intestinal

gas.

• To reduce a fe%er, boil a handful of basil lea%es and ! teaspoon of grated ginger in ! cup

of water until the solution is reduced by half. 'train and add a little honey. Drin this tea

( times a day for a couple of days.

• To get rid of intestinal gas, mix ) crushed basil lea%es, 6 teaspoon of sea salt and a little

blac pepper powder in ( to # tablespoons of plain yogurt. -onsume it twice daily.

• 2ou can also ha%e # to 5 raw basil lea%es daily to help control appendicitis symptoms.

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(. )int

$int is another effecti%e home remedy for appendicitis. *t can help treat intestinal gas as

well as %omiting and nausea. $int also helps relie%e pain due to appendicitis.

• $ae mint tea by adding ! tablespoon of fresh mint lea%es to a cup of boiling water and

let it steep for ) to !" minutes. 'train and add some raw honey. Drin this tea ( or #

times daily for a few wees.

• To combat nausea and %omiting, simply chew some fresh mint lea%es.

*. Ginseng

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Due to its antiinflammatory properties, ginseng is also %ery effecti%e in reducing

inflammation and pain associated with appendicitis.

!. Add 7 to 8 thin slices of ginseng to # cups of boiling water.

(. 'immer for !) minutes on low heat.

#. 'train, add a little raw honey and let it cool.

5. Drin this ginseng tea twice daily for a few months.

+. ,at !iber-ich !oods

-onstipation may contribute to inflammation of the appendix, so eating a fiberrich diet

is highly recommended. $oreo%er, according to a (""" study published in the

*nternational 9ournal of 3ood 'ciences and :utrition, low fiber intae could play an

important role in the de%elopment of appendicitis.

&at highfiber foods lie beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, beetroots, carrots, broccoli, peas,

brown rice, prunes, wheat germ, pumpin seeds, sunflower seeds, and other fresh fruits

green leafy %egetables.

2ou can also opt for fiber supplements, but only after consulting a doctor.



1/. 0ncrease !luid 0nta"e

Drining plenty of water throughout the day is also helpful in treating appendicitis.

Adeuate intae of water pre%ents constipation and promotes regular bowel

mo%ements. *n addition, water helps flush toxins out of your body.

;arm water is good for the health of patients suffering from appendicitis. As the amountof water reuired by the body differs from person to person, drin water whene%er you

are thirsty. Along with water, drin juices prepared from fresh fruits and %egetables. *f

possible, cut bac on solid food and drin more fluids for a few days.

Do not drin alcohol or caffeinated be%erages as both cause dehydration and can mae

your condition worse.

dditional ips

• Add a pinch of salt to a glass of buttermil and drin it ( or # times a day.

• Tae all possible measures to a%oid constipation as it may worsen the condition.

• 3ollow a wellbalanced diet that is full of fresh fruits and green leafy %egetables.

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• A%oid foods lie dairy products, meats and refined sugar products.

• <itamin 4, - and & supplements are also helpful in the treatment of appendicitis. 4efore

taing any supplements, consult a doctor.

• A%oid strenuous acti%ity as it can put pressure on your abdomen and worsen your

condition. Do not tae part in any sports for a few wees.

• To minimi=e pain, support your abdomen by placing your hand o%er it when you snee=e,

cough or laugh.

• $o%e around slowly and do not wor in a hurry.

• Rest when you are tired and get an ample amount of sleep each night.

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