Appendix Burst
The appendix is a small organ located in your stomach and is apart of the human digestive system. An appendix burst is very painful and can lead to serious complications, including death. A burst appendix can be fatal if it is not attended to quickly. Although the exact causes of a burst appendix are not completely understood it seems that the appendix will become blocked and eventually become inflamed and rupture. When the appendix bursts it leaks bacteria from the intestines into the abdominal cavity. This can cause the formation of an abscess or a condition known as peritonitis, which is a serious infection of the abdominal cavity. Some symptoms of an appendix burst are cramps in the middle of your stomach, loss in your appetite, nausea and vomiting. If you believe you have an appendix burst you need to make a visit to your local doctor for an examinations. For more information you can visit this website http://www.ehow.com/about_4579329_burst-appendix-symptoms.html. This site will provide you with any additional information you may seek.
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Burst Appendix Symptoms. A burst appendix is very painful and can lead to serious complications, including death. The appendix is a small organ of the human ...
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Symptoms of a Burst Appendix. The appendix is a small organ that has no known value to the human body. It's shaped like a finger and attached via an opening ...
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Describes appendicitis and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment. ... Six to 8 weeks later, when infection and inflammation are under control, surgery is performed to remove what remains of the burst appendix.
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If appendicitis goes untreated, the inflamed appendix can burst 24 to 72 hours after the symptoms begin. If the appendix has burst, the pain may spread across the whole abdomen, and the child's fever may be very high, reaching 104° Fahrenheit (40° Celsius).
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If untreated, an inflamed appendix can burst, causing infection and even death. Appendicitis can affect people at any age. It is most common in people ages 10 to 30. ... People with symptoms of appendicitis should not take laxatives or enemas to relieve constipation because these medicines could cause the appendix to burst.
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Obstruction may come from fecal matter lodged in the appendix, impaction of mucous, a small tumor (such as a carcinoid), or even a small blood clot. Populations with high fiber diets have a low incidence ... Infection of the appendix causes it to enlarge and burst causing severe pain and several days in the hospital...
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It is important that persons with symptoms of appendicitis not take laxatives or enemas to relieve constipation, as these medications and procedures can cause the appendix to burst. In addition, persons should also avoid taking pain medication, as this can mask other symptoms the physician needs to be aware of.
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Appendicitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A person can survive after a burst appendix for 4-5 days or more. As soon as the appendix rupture the omentum in the abdomen immediately surrounds the appendix and arrest further spread in the abdomen. It will than form an appendicular abscess which has to be drain out with an operation.
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