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Pathophysiology of Appendicitis When the appendix is ​​blocked, intraluminal pressure increases, causing decreased venous drainage, thrombosis, edema, and bacterial invasion of the intestinal wall. If the obstruction continues, the appendix becomes more hyperemic and warm and covered with exudate which so became gangrenous and perforated. (Esther Monika, 2002: 63). Blockage of the lumen by a foreign object will cause swelling of lymphoid tissue. Secretion will continue, resulting in appendix become stretched causing hypoxia resulting in tissue death, gangrene perforation. In addition to the lumen obstruction by a foreign object, resulting in swelling of mucous secretions expenditure. Infection and swelling of intra-luminal pressures usually lead to necrosis, gangrene and perforation. In a classic case appendiksitis acute onset of symptoms is sick or not feeling comfortable around the umbilicus followed by anorexia, nausea and vomiting. These symptoms usually last 1-2 days. Within hours

Predisposition factor of Appendicitis The most common cause of appendicitis is luminal obstruction by feces, which ultimately damage the mucosal blood supply and tear that causes inflammation (Esther Monica, 2002: 63). Lumen is usually by faecal and stimulate release of mucus secretions that cause swelling. The cause of appendicitis also can occur because tumors, worms, viruses and bacteria that enter the appendix and cause the appendix to swell due to a lot of mucus out. From the description of the experts on the causes of appendicitis are: Lumen obstruction by feces Fecalith in lumen appendik Tumor Worms Viruses or bacteria Meanwhile, according Oswari E (2005: 211) cause of appendicitis is not known with certainty. Germs are often found in the appendix is not known with certainty. Lumen which is often found in the appendix is found in the inflamed appendix is E. Coli and streptococcus. Etiology Appendisitis by Inayah Iin (2004: 196) is: Dietary fiber less Stone Tumor Worms or parasi