Is endoscopy painful?

No. With sedation given by our anaesthesia team, the procedure is comfortable and most patients remember nothing. A local throat spray numbs the passage, and the scope is thinner than a finger.

How soon will I get my endoscopy report?

You receive a printed report with photographs the same day, explained to you before discharge. Biopsy results typically arrive in 2–4 days.

Can endoscopy detect stomach cancer?

Yes. Modern high-definition endoscopy can detect very early cancers and pre-cancerous changes that scans miss. Any suspicious area is biopsied immediately during the procedure.

How often should varices be checked?

Patients with cirrhosis or portal hypertension typically need endoscopic surveillance every 6–12 months depending on findings. Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu prepares an individualised surveillance calendar for each patient.

What is the difference between endoscopy and colonoscopy?

Endoscopy examines the upper digestive tract (food pipe, stomach, duodenum) through the mouth; colonoscopy examines the large intestine through the rectum. Both are sedated day-care procedures done at Dhaara.

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Appendicitis can get worse fast. Know the signs early. Learn how it starts. Know when to go now. Learn how to check it. Learn how to fix it.

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Illustration of abdominal pain location typical of appendicitis — Right-lower abdominal pain that keeps worsening needs same-day surgical assessment.

Key Takeaways

Pain starts at your belly button. It moves to your lower right side. This takes many hours.
Pain gets worse. You have a fever. You throw up. Your belly is stiff. Go to the hospital today. It is an emergency.
Do not take laxatives or apply direct strong heat to the abdomen when appendicitis is suspected — and do not wait overnight hoping it settles.
Doctors check you with exams. They do blood tests. They use scans. They use ultrasound. They use CT scans.
The standard treatment is appendectomy. It removes the appendix. It is usually done laparoscopically.

Appendicitis is a top urgent issue. Appendix is a small sac. It looks like a finger. It joins the large gut. It can get stuck. It can get puffy. It can pop open. This takes one or two days. Pain types matter most. Pain types matter more. They matter more than one sign.

How Appendicitis Pain Typically Behaves

Stage	What patients usually notice
Early	Not a sharp pain. It is near the belly button. It is hard to say where it hurts. You do not want to eat. You feel a little sick to your stomach.
Developing	Pain gets sharp. It moves to lower right belly. It hurts when pressed. You have a low fever.
Established	Pain gets worse when you move. Pain gets worse when you cough. You may throw up. You look very sick.
Complicated	Bad pain spreads. High heat in body. Stomach hard or hurts. Hole in gut. Bad pocket of pus.

Not every case is the same. Kids can have mild pain. Pregnant women can have mild pain. Older adults can have mild pain. Bad swelling causes mild pain. Right-side pain lasting long? See a doctor.

Go to Emergency Care Immediately If There Is:

Emergency Indicators

Bad pain. It gets worse. It is in the lower right belly.
Pain stops fast. Then it gets worse. This may be bad.
Fever, throwing up, and belly pain.
The tummy is hard. It is very sore.
You cannot poop or pass gas. Your belly is swollen.

While Arranging Care

Do not eat or drink. A doctor must check you. You may need surgery.
Do not take laxatives or enemas.
Do not take strong pain pills. They hide symptoms. This is bad for the exam.
Do not put heat pads on your belly.
Call first. This helps them get ready.

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How Appendicitis Is Confirmed

A doctor check is key. It is helped by:

Blood tests look for signs of infection. Blood tests look for signs of inflammation.
Ultrasound is a scan. It is often the first test. It is good for kids. It is good for moms with babies.
This test helps when the cause is not clear. It is very good at finding this problem. It can also find other causes for pain.

Our team is here. They work fast. Tests are done. Most go same day.

How Appendicitis Is Treated

The main fix is removing the appendix. Doctors use keyhole surgery. They make small cuts. They use a camera. They use small tools. You stay in the hospital. It is usually a day or two. Sometimes an abscess forms first. The team drains it then. Surgery happens later. Your surgeon will explain your case.

This page has surgery details. It explains the operation. It explains pain meds. It explains your hospital stay. A recovery guide is here. This guide shows each day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which side is appendix pain felt on?

Typically the lower right side of the abdomen. It often begins vaguely around the navel and then moves to the lower right quadrant over hours. The exact position can vary with the appendix's location in the body.

Can appendicitis settle on its own with antibiotics?

Some mild, early cases are managed non-operatively in selected patients under close medical supervision, but this decision belongs to a surgeon after examination — not to home observation. Worsening pain, fever or vomiting means emergency assessment right away.

How fast does appendicitis progress?

It varies. Many appendices perforate within 24 to 72 hours of the first symptoms. That window is why suspected appendicitis should be assessed the same day rather than waited out overnight.

What tests confirm appendicitis?

A clinical examination backed by blood counts and either an ultrasound or a CT scan. The surgeon combines these findings — no single test works alone.

Is appendix removal a major operation?

Laparoscopic appendectomy is a routine, well-established procedure performed through small incisions, usually with a short hospital stay. Your surgeon will discuss the specifics of your case, including any factors that change the approach.

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Key Takeaways

How Appendicitis Pain Typically Behaves

Go to Emergency Care Immediately If There Is:

Emergency Indicators

While Arranging Care

How Appendicitis Is Confirmed

How Appendicitis Is Treated

Frequently Asked Questions

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