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Can a burst appendix be fatal?
Yes, a burst appendix can be fatal if not treated promptly. This condition, known as peritonitis, can lead to serious complications and even death if not addressed with surgery and antibiotics.
What is perontinitis?
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, or the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and that covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi and can lead to death, if untreated.
What does FIPS stand for?
FIP stands for feline infectious peritonitis. It is a viral illness in cats which is almost always fatal. It is spread through contact with another cat that is infected.
What happens in toxic megacolon?
The colon gradually stretches and its wall thins to the point where it can tear. The presence of a hole in the intestine leads to peritonitis and is fatal unless quickly recognized and treated.
What condition is caused by peritonitis?
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
What condition is caused by tuberculosis peritonitis?
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
What happens if your gallbladder explodes?
If your gall bladder burst , bile will gather into extra peritoneal tisssue . Bile salt may also gather into this place . This can cause PERITONITIS .It may b fatal .
What is the potential relationship between appendicitis and peritonitis?
You get peritonitis, once the appendix get burst.
Why is peritonitis acompanied by a great deal of pain?
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum. The main manifestations of peritonitis are acute abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, and abdominal guarding.
Why vomit in horse is fatal?
when a horse vomits the esophageal and cardiac muscle become torn off, and it would cause peritonitis and the death.
Had bust appendix no surgery was treated with anti biotics for peritonitis?
That sounds unusual. The doctor must have considered you extremely unfit for surgery. I suppose that a repair of a ruptured appendix could be accomplished through the inside of the colon (through basically a colonoscopy); however it would be unusual. Peritonitis is serious, though. It is basically the worst that can happen with a ruptured appendix, and it can be fatal.
Why is peritonitis life threatening?
Peritonitis is life-threatening because it is a serious inflammation of the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity. This condition can lead to complications such as septic shock, multiple organ failure, and death if not promptly treated with antibiotics and sometimes surgery. The spread of infection and toxins throughout the body can cause a rapid decline in health and potential for fatal outcomes.
