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No, the rupture will leak fecal matter and bacteria of various kinds into the peritoneal cavity. Antibiotics, because they travel through the bloodstream, won't take care of the whole problem. A surgeon will need to go in and wash out the cavity as well as take out the problematic appendix. However, in some cases - if the appendix has been ruptured for a while - for days or weeks- it may be too inflamed and there may be a large pus pocket, or abscess. In these cases, the pus can be removed with a tube called a drain and the patient is given a course of antibiotics. Once the inflammation has calmed down, many doctors recommend having the appendix removed 6 to 12 weeks later so that appendicitis will not recur. Other doctors say the chances of a second case of appendicitis is low (<20% chance it could happen again..) and that it does not need to be removed. If a later surgery is recommended, surgeons can remove it using laparoscopic approach with tiny incisions.
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Persistent pain from burst appendix since no operation?
A burst appendix causes peritonitis. It's spreads the infection from the appendix to the abdominal cavity. Unless treated quickly it leads to death.
What are some sentences using the word appendix?
"The appendix can be found in the back of the book," the teacher said to her students.OR:"I needed emergency surgery; my appendix was ready to burst."
What happens when your appendix burst?
You will almost certainly die. However, my sister lived through a burst appendix so I know it can be done.Appendicitis is an infected and inflamed appendix. If left untreated it can burst. This results in peritonitis, an infection of the entire abdomen and the organs it contains. Unless quickly treated it leads to death.
If your appendix is removed is it taken through your belly button?
There are different types of surgery for appendicitis. Your surgeon may operate through a large cut (incision) in your belly or use a tool called a laparoscope to remove your appendix through a few smaller incisions. Either way, you may take antibiotics before your surgery, after your surgery, or both. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type of surgery. Talk with your surgeon about which type is best for you. Note : If your appendix does burst, you will need antibiotics. Surgery to remove a burst appendix may be more complicated. (see related link on appendicitis)
Can you make your make your appendix burst if so how?
If a person has extreme pain in his or her abdomen, especially the lower right-side of the abdomen, they should seek immediate medical attention. Appendicitis cannot be treated by home remedies of any type.
Can a burst appendix stop a woman from having children?
I doubt it, im no RN or anything, but the appendix is attached to your large intestine and doesnt affect reproductive organs. I think if it caused any damage, it could be easily repaired by surgery. If the appendix burst and caused internal infection, it could damage or destroy the ovaries and other key parts of the reproductive system. This would be an exception and would be a case where it wasn't treated for a long time.
Did Matt hardy really get injured?
yes,he had an inflamed appendix and it burst June 22 2008 Matt hardy has had his appendix removed because it did burst and then later in his career he did tear his acl and had to have surgery so yes Matt hardy was really injured
Why is a ruptured appendix life threatening?
Because the toxins from the burst appendix can get into the bloodstream and cause blood poisoning. If you get the appendix removed after it ruptured, you may need to get an abcess, to remove the toxins
When your appendix bursts are you going to have lots of pain or will it go away?
My appendix burst right before surgery. I was asleep by then, but my friend said it was EXTREMELY painful. The pain will go away when surgery is over and the aftermath of the appendix exploding is cleaned. You will of course, need some time to recover from surgery. Hope this helped, and good luck!
Can a burst appendix prevent a woman from getting pregnant?
Burst appendix will endanger your life, unless treated promptly. It is going to affect the pregnancy as well. But in any case your life is more important. The pregnancy can continue, only if you survive.
How long do you live after burst appendix?
If a person has appendicitis, their appendix may burst open, resulting in leakage of fluid into the intestines. Although a ruptured appendix can result in death, most often it doesn't kill the patient. Rather, it results in a serious infection, which gradually worsens without medical intervention.
Would you be able to walk if your appendix had burst?
No, you would be dead if you appendix ruptured.
