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Appendectomy (surgical removal of the appendix) is a standard medical procedure with low risks. However, as with any surgery, there remains the small risk of complications from the drugs used, infections, etc.
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Difference between appendix pain and menstrual cramps?
Appendix pain is likely to be fatal if not treated..... menstrual cramps can't kill you.
Did Dwight schroute die in the show the office?
No he is still alive. His appendix rupture did not kill him.
Is it good to take shower soon after taking meal?
no it is not gud because it is a severe chance of appendix.
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.
What body part is no longer used in digestion?
The appendix The Appendix likely was once a vital part of our digestive systems, helping us digest the raw meat we at as Neanderthals. However, in today's health-consious world, most people eat little to none raw meat, so the appendix serves no purpose. The Appendix also is a common ailment, as when it bursts it must be removed or the toxins contained within the appendix will kill it's owner.
Can taking a bottle of zanex kill you?
yes, taking a bottle of *Xanax can kill you. Please don't
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.
Can you sue a doctor for not taking your appendix out the first time?
If you were harmed and his actions was unreasonable, sure. A lawyer is the best place to discuss this.
What is a finger-like sac that has no known function in humans?
The appendix.
Why does your appendix hurt when you exercise?
I have no appendix!
What kind of antibotics should you be taking if your appendix burst after coming home from the hospital and you still have a fever?
If you haven't gotten medical care since your appendix burst, return to the hospital emergency room for an examination and, if your diagnosis is correct, IV antibiotics.
Does a Koala have an appendix?
Yes, they have an appendix. Also, said appendix is about two meters long.
