Appendicitis affects the inflammation of the initial part of the large intestine. The inflamed appendix, although it affects a small part of the intestine, should not be underestimated because if neglected it can put the health of the entire intestinal system at risk. The inflammation of this small section of the intestine derives from an internal obstruction due to the deposit of foreign bodies, such as fruit and vegetable kernels or hypertrophy of the lymphatic tissue. It mainly affects young people up to 30 years old.

Appendix inflamed: the foods indicated
In the case of appendicitis, the options are very few, in the sense that only surgery can definitively resolve inflammation. However, while waiting for the surgery, this inflammation is likely to produce pain in the abdomen, nausea and constipation, so we can at least avoid eating certain foods to improve the symptoms attributable to appendicitis. In particular it is advisable to follow some general indications.

1) Split meals during the day so as to eat little, but several times a day. It is also important to chew slowly to aid digestion. Therefore foods that are easily absorbed by the body should be privileged to prevent them from leaving residues that would irritate the terminal part of the intestine. Therefore the most suitable diet is the liquid based on broths and also whey, predigested milk and beaten eggs. Among the permitted foods we also have rice and barley flour and cocoa. On the other hand all those foods that are difficult to digest and that can go to irritate the intestine, such as fried foods, rich in fats, spicy and spicy, sweets are to be avoided. As for drinks, fizzy drinks, alcohol, tea and coffee are to be avoided.

Appendicitis: the diet to follow after the operation
In the case of appendectomy (surgical removal of the appendix) the recommended diet does not differ from those that are usually suggested after surgical operations. Particularly in the early post-surgery hours it is suggested to prefer liquid foods, especially if you experience nausea. Little by little solid foods should be introduced that are not seasoned and easy to digest such as pasta, rice and potatoes, white meat and fish. Legumes and cabbages, on the other hand, can only be part of the diet a few days after surgery, as they can ferment producing intestinal gas.
Fruit should be consumed in moderation, even better if cooked. Even after removing the appendix, all those foods that can overload the work of the intestine, such as fatty cheeses, sausages, molluscs, crustaceans, spices, should be avoided. Chocolate, sweets and sugary drinks should also be avoided. Within a maximum of two weeks it will be possible to resume habitual feeding.