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The usual first step is to drain away any residue from the ruptured appendix, and treat with antibiotics to prevent infection. Then they will remove it.
They would remove it right away if it had not yet burst.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agothey dont actually remove your colon they just repare the damage done after it ruptures. you cant live without a colon
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Can you die from appendix?
You could if it bursts.
How does the appendicitis affect the body?
My guess... If the appendix bursts, it is harmful to the body as the appendix contains many toxins and infections
Why did apendisides come?
Appendictis occurs when there is a blockage of the appendix lumen. When this blockage occurs, the appendix becomes inflamed, and can become infected. If this continues to the point of rupture, and the appendix bursts, peritonitis can occur.
Could it just be a sore muscle instead of my appendix?
See a doctor, appendix problems start in the middle of your tummy and move to the right hand side. It can be fatal if it bursts. Muscle pain will subside, appendix pain will not.
What is is the word root of appendectomy?
Appendix. An appendectomy is the operation to remove the appendix.
If you remove your appendix can you still have kids?
Removal of the appendix will have no effect on whether or not you can have children.
Can a doctor not completely remove an appendix?
Doctors can completely remove the appendix. It's a relatively common procedure known as an appendectomy.
What does it mean when your appendix bursts?
Bits of fecal matter from the large intestine entire the appendix. After some time, the fecal matter collects, can't get out, and develops and irritating nidus. Your body develops an inflammatory response, and a purulent infection ensues. With uncheck infection, it finally bursts under pressure.
What is a burst appendix?
A ruptured appendix is generally caused by an inflamation which is termed Appendicitis. A rupture simply meants the wall has broken exposing the rest of the abdominal organs to the contents of the appendix. This causes problems it allows the spread of the infection.
If you rupture your appendix what serous membrane is likely to become infected?
The peritoneum is at risk of infection with ruptured or perforated appendices.
What is a appendectomy?
Surgery to remove a human appendix.
Is it a law to remove the appendix?
I think there is no law about having to remove body parts.
