Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions
Fistula of appendix
Serious
ICD-10: K38 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एपेंडिक्स नालव्रण · தமிழ்: குடல் வால் குழாய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅಪೆಂಡಿಕ್ಸ್ ಫಿಸ್ಟುಲಾ · తెలుగు: అపెండిక్స్ ఫిస్టులా · বাংলা: অ্যাপেন্ডিক্স ফিস্টুলা · मराठी: एपेंडिक्स फिस्टुला · ગુજરાતી: એપેન્ડિક્સ ફિસ્ટુલા
About this condition
A fistula of the appendix is an abnormal connection or tunnel that forms between the appendix and nearby organs or the skin surface, usually after an infection or burst appendix. This rare complication can cause continuous drainage of pus or fluid and requires medical attention. It typically develops as a result of untreated or complicated appendicitis.
Common symptoms
discharge near appendix area
persistent lower right abdominal pain
swelling in lower abdomen
fever
pus drainage
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एपेंडिक्स नालव्रण · आंत्रपुच्छ फिस्टुला · अपेंडिक्स में छेद · आंत्रपुच्छ नली |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | குடல் வால் குழாய் · குடல் வால் பிஸ்துலா · அப்பென்டிக்ஸ் ஃபிஸ்துலா · குடல் வால் வடிகால் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅಪೆಂಡಿಕ್ಸ್ ಫಿಸ್ಟುಲಾ · ಕರುಳು ಬಾಲದ ಗಾಯ · ಅಪೆಂಡಿಕ್ಸ್ ನಾಳ · ಕರುಳು ಬಾಲ ರಂಧ್ರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | అపెండిక్స్ ఫిస్టులా · కడుపు తోక గాయం · అపెండిక్స్ రంధ్రం · పేగు తోక గొట్టం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | অ্যাপেন্ডিক্স ফিস্টুলা · অন্ত্রপুচ্ছ নালী · অ্যাপেন্ডিক্স ক্ষত · অন্ত্রপুচ্ছ ছিদ্র |
| Marathi (मराठी) | एपेंडिक्स फिस्टुला · आंत्रपुच्छ नालव्रण · अपेंडिक्स छिद्र · आंत्रपुच्छ नली |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | એપેન્ડિક્સ ફિસ્ટુલા · આંતરડાની પૂંછડીમાં છિદ્ર · એપેન્ડિક્સ નળી · આંતરડા પુચ્છ ક્ષત |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Fistula of appendix?
discharge near appendix area, persistent lower right abdominal pain, swelling in lower abdomen, fever, pus drainage.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Fistula of appendix common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Fistula of appendix?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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