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Appendicitis Alternative/Organic Treatment

	In England and Wales, a study was performed to review whether low intake of fiber and high intake of sugar and meat may influence the development of acute appendicitis. The study evaluated the dietary habits of 49,690 patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis. Although no specific correlation was found with sugar or meat, the analysis did suggest that the more fresh and frozen green vegetables and fresh and processed tomatoes people ate, the less likely they were to develop appendicitis. The researchers concluded that eating green vegetables—particularly cabbages, cauliflowers, peas, beans, and Brussels sprouts—and possibly tomatoes may protect against appendicitis.
	Another study reviewed the link between abdominal microbes and the immune system in children with acute appendicitis who had or had not been breastfed. Children (mean age 7 to 8 years) with acute appendicitis were less likely to have been breastfed over a long period of time compared to a group of randomly selected children from the same geographic area. The authors suggest that human milk may boost the immune system, and it may make infections and inflammation less severe.
	Herbs
	Traditional Chinese herbal therapies may help treat appendicitis. There is not yet enough scientific research on Chinese or Western herbs to be sure, but there are some case reports from a TCM perspective. In a report of 425 patients with acute appendicitis treated with Chinese herbal preparations, either with or without antibiotics, the majority of patients did extremely well and did not require surgery. Of the 425 cases, 93% were cured with TCM alone, 4% with TCM and antibiotics together, and 3% with surgery after medicine failed. Only thirty patients had acute relapse of appendicitis shortly after recovery. Given that appendicitis sometimes resolves but then recurs, a subset of the people who had not had surgery were followed for 1 year; 85% of them experienced complete recovery without recurrence during that period.
	Some examples of herbal therapies used in TCM include: detoxifying and fever-reducing herbs (Flos lonicerae, Fructus forsythiae, Herba taraxaci, Patrinia scabioseafolia, Gypsum fibrosum), circulation-enhancing herbs (Semen persicae, Radix paeoniae rubra, Squama manitis, Spina gleditsiae), and laxatives (Rhizoma rhei, Mirabilitum depuratum).
	Homeopathy
	Belladonna and Bryonia are classic homeopathic remedies often used for an inflamed appendix. Using the appropriate homeopathic remedy along with conventional Western medicine may relieve your symptoms and help clear up appendicitis more quickly. However, no scientific literature supports the use of homeopathy for appendicitis. An experienced homeopath would consider your individual case and may recommend treatments to address both your underlying condition and any current symptoms.
	Acupuncture
	The way acupuncture works on acute abdominal conditions is complex. In Chinese medical terms, appendicitis is thought to be caused by blockages in the circulation of blood and flow of vitality. Acupuncture appears to help relieve pain, control peristalsis (the wave-like movements of muscles in the intestines), and improve blood flow. Case reports from China suggest that acupuncture has been used for mild appendicitis. Electroacupuncture (sending electric current through needles) has also been used. Even with surgery, acupuncture can be quite useful for anesthesia, pain control, and improved recovery.
	Massage
	You should not have a massage during acute inflammatory conditions such as appendicitis.

Lister: Mary07
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