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Can you get your appendix taken out without having appendicitis?
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∙ 11y ago
In some cases people do have prophylactic appendectomies. (Where the appendix is removed just in case something goes wrong with it in the future). However, I have only ever heard of this being performed in a very niche group of patients - very ill, learning disabled children, who are generally immobile and not able to articulate their wishes to others (i.e are mute and not capable of any form of sign language). It is in these instances that a prophylactic appendectomy is actually quite a reasonable option - since the child cannot articulate that they feel ill/which bit is painful, the delay this may cause in finding and treating appendicitis could prove fatal. Prophylactic appendectomy negates this scenario.
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∙ 14y agoYes a person can live without their appendix. Many people have to get their appendix taken out.
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∙ 12y agoIt's possible - especially if you have cancer or some other anomaly of the appendix itself.
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∙ 7y agoYes. It's especially common in cancer patients who have cancer in or near the appendix.
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Can a two year old get appendicitis?
Yes. You can get appendicitis at any age (as long as you have an appendix).
Why do you keep having random pains near my appendix but only for a few seconds and usually happens in the same area every half hour or so What is it and I am Male.?
You are probably gonna have your appendix taken out.
Percentage of men and women having appendicitis?
used to be 15% . Now its down to about 7% of humans will have it. ive only met like 3-5 people whove had it in my whole life.
How long does it take for appendicitis symptoms to occur?
It takes hours and not days to develop the symptoms of appendicitis.
Can an antispasmodic be used for appendicitis?
No this is not a drug to treat appendicitis. Relying on an antispasmodic drug to cure an appendicitis is very dangerous. If you think you have appendicitis and have taken an antispasmodic and are experiencing some relief, your appendix may have burst. Full blown appendicitis is a surgical emergency. People have had severe pain (and this can last from several hours to several days) then experienced an absence of pain... enough to get some rest and have unfortunately not awakened from the rest because when the appendix bursts it feels better, but at the same time allows dangerous intestinal contents, bacteria and enzymes to be released into the abdominal cavity. An untreated burst appendix always leads to death as far as I know.
Does not having your appendix make you die at a younger age?
I do not think there has been any scientific study done on the effects of a life span after losing an appendix. Though they have done studies showing that your appendix is no longer needed, so getting it removed has no bad side effects. The only way you not having your appendix affecting your life would be if it bursts and u don't get it taken care of. A ruptured appendix can kill you if not taken care of usually rather immediate. So as of right now not having an appendix will neither kill you quicker or prolong your life. you die when it is your time and by w/e means it happens. Not having an appendix or having one wouldn't really matter if u get hit by a car tomorrow. So rest assured that you will live as long as u will live with or without your appendix.
How dangerous is appendicitis?
It could be. Instead of having a nice laparoscopic surgery to get the infected appendix removed with very little recovery time and pain, you could risk it rupturing and then the surgeon has to make a 4 to 6 inch cut to visualize your abdominal cavity. Then he will do a "wash" to suck out all of the infection out of your adb cavity, that, if it had been caught in time, would have been encapsulated in one piece in your intact appendix. Then after a few days of recovery from your open abdominal surgery, you may or may not have issues with healing as there is no guarantee that all of the infection has been cleaned out. Believe me, as a nurse I have taken care of patients that have lived through both of these scenarios, and if you suspect you are having issues with your appendix, do not hesitate to seek medical attention immedicately.
Can a person live without the appendix and why or why not?
yes they can cuz many people have to get them taken out
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)
Is it possible to have to have your appendix taken out at 19 years old?
Yes your appendix can be taken out at any age.
Do you get your appendix out with a partial hysterectomy?
I just had a partial hysterectomy with my appendix taken out as well...
Can Appendicitis go away without treatment?
no , if it is detected in early period it can be removed by radiation treatment and by tablets if not surgery is the only option
