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foood and mucus and get trapped inside, and eventually it POPS

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A ruptured appendix usually results from an infection. The tiny organs balloons and can burst. An extremely serious internal infection will spread rapidly if untreated and death is likely.

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Can a ruptured spleen cause your appendix to become bad?

A ruptured spleen will not affect your appendix.


Can an epidemic be ruptured?

No, perhaps you are thinking of a ruptured epidermoid cyst (skin cyst) or ruptured appendix which can happen with appendicitis (inflammation or infection of the appendix in your intestine).


Would you be able to walk if your appendix had burst?

No, you would be dead if you appendix ruptured.


Can coughing rupture your appendix?

That is very unlikely to get your appendix ruptured due to coughing.


What would the surgeon do in a ruptured appendix?

The appendix will be removed surgically by laproscopic or open surgery.


What is the cpt code for excision of ruptured appendix?

44900


What is the serious complication of a ruptured appendix?

peritonitis and death


What can happen if ruptured appendix is not removed?

Peritonitis or a generalized infection in the abdomen will occur. Treatment of peritonitis as a result of a ruptured appendix includes removal of what remains of the appendix, insertion of drains.


How severe is a ruptured appendix and what is the chance of death?

99.9% wont die but u should get to the hospital as soon as possible when my appendix ruptured I don't go to the hospital until the next day and I was fine


How did Henry houdini die?

Harry Houdini, born as Erik Weisz, died on October 31, 1926, due to complications from a ruptured appendix. It is believed that Houdini's appendix had ruptured after being punched by a student who wanted to test his claims of having a strong stomach. However, this theory is still disputed.


Will an apendix burst?

It can! But only if you don't get your appendix checked out right away. The symptoms of an ruptured appendix is vomiting constintly, fever, and the sweats.


Why did Harry Houdini die?

Harry Died of an infection due to a ruptured appendix.