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The symptoms of appendicitis (which is inflammation of the appendix) start with a mild fever and pain around the bellybutton, and can be accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. The stomach pain usually worsens and moves to the lower right side of the belly.
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If the infected appendix is not removed, it can eventually burst or rupture from the buildup of pressure. This may happen as soon as 48 to 72 hours after symptoms start. The infection from a ruptured appendix is very serious — it can form an abscess (a walled-off infection of pus) or spread throughout the abdomen.
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The term appendicitis refers to an inflammation of appendix. This small pouch located at upper tip of large intestine can become diseased and in absence of timely medical aid, it even ruptures, causing a medical emergency... ... In this procedure, the appendix is removed . A ruptured appendix is life-threatening.
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Appendicitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is a medical emergency. All cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreate...
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Ruptured appendix. He was in the hospital 17 days. ICU 3 days. 9 days after his appendix was removed, he went back for a second surgery. They ended up removing 6 inches of his bowels and some abscesses. He NEVER once suspected it was his appendix causing his groin pain."
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If the appendix ruptured or a pocket of infection (abscess) formed, your abdomen will be thoroughly washed out during surgery. A small tube may be left in the belly area to help drain out fluids or pus.
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Wow man! Can’t you die from a ruptured appendix? How did you survive for 6 days like that? I had my appendix taken out when I was 14. A friend of mine nearly died when his ruptured, and had to be airlifted to a hospital.
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My brother is urgently hospitalized for having ruptured appendix and I would like to hear now if this ruptured appendix could cause him some serious complications for I have heard this morning this could be extremely life-threatening. ... Ruptured Gallbladder Gallstones; Ruptured cyst on ovary-emergency surgery;
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www.steadyhealth.com/Ruptured_Appendix_t121028.html
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