Chapter
Finding the Appendix
32:44 - 37:30 (04:46)
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the location of the appendix in the body and the dangers of a burst appendix causing infection to the peritoneum.
Clips
The first identification of appendicitis was in 1886, before that, it was considered just a bad stomach ache that could lead to death.
32:44 - 34:06 (01:22)
Inner Cosmos
Summary
The first identification of appendicitis was in 1886, before that, it was considered just a bad stomach ache that could lead to death. Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman discusses the history and characteristics of appendicitis.
ChapterFinding the Appendix
EpisodeThe Appendix: No Respect
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The narrow opening of the appendix can get clogged up with bacteria, seeds, or fecaliths, which are stone-like pieces of petrified feces, resulting in inflammation, fever, nausea and pain, which are symptoms of appendicitis.
34:06 - 35:15 (01:09)
Appendicitis
Summary
The narrow opening of the appendix can get clogged up with bacteria, seeds, or fecaliths, which are stone-like pieces of petrified feces, resulting in inflammation, fever, nausea and pain, which are symptoms of appendicitis.
ChapterFinding the Appendix
EpisodeThe Appendix: No Respect
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Learn about the location of the appendix and how a burst appendix can infect the peritoneum, leading to complications in other organs.
35:15 - 37:30 (02:15)
Health
Summary
Learn about the location of the appendix and how a burst appendix can infect the peritoneum, leading to complications in other organs.