Question 1

how many different people die from a ruptured appendix?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: About 7% of the population will develop acute appendicitis in their lifetime.  Of these, about 15% of appendicitis will have ruptured or perforated at the time of appendectomy.  Of these, about 2% will die from complications from ruptured appendicitis, especially in those patients with other medical conditions, very old and very young patients.

Question 2

can a ruptured appendix cause infertility in women?

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Yes: A ruptured appendix can subsequently block fallopian tubes by way of scar tissue from the infection that would ensue.

Question 3

i've heard of ruptured appendix and spleen. what causes a ruptured intestine?

Accepted Answer

Usually a high energy: injury 2 the abdomen.

Question 4

is peritonitis only caused from a ruptured appendix or are there other causes?

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Peritonitis Causes: Peritonitis is an irritation of the lining which covers the contents inside of your abdomen. Various different disease processes can cause peritonitis. In simple terms, anything that does not belong inside of the abdominal cavity when present. Can cause irritation which leads to peritonitis.

Question 5

how is ruptured appendix pain compared to labor pain?

Accepted Answer

There is no comparis: These are both pains and there is no comparison.As pain threshhold is different in different individuals.Roptured appendix is associated with other signs and symptoms of appendicitis and ultimate rupture, and labor pains are an expected event which ends after the baby is born
but ruptured appendix needs surgery and follow up treatment with presurgical and post surgical pain.

Question 6

how can  ruptured appendix pain compare to labor pain?

Accepted Answer

Constant vs contract: Appendicitis is at first a generalized pain that starts in the peri umbilical area.  As the appendix ruptures the pain may move from the right side groin area to the whole abdomen.  Patients lay still because of pain.  Labor pains are contractions of uterine muscle.  They increase as a method for delivery of a baby and subside after delivery. Patients are moving constantly to try to get relief.

Question 7

can a ruptured appendix be caused by a fall?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But if you are having abdominal pain following a fall, you need to go to the er.

Question 8

is a ruptured appendix always fatal?

Accepted Answer

Unless treated: Unless treated by immediate surgical interventions and antibiotics afterwards, it is.

Question 9

can my ruptured appendix years ago cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Ruptured appendix can cause peritonitis which  can lead to pelvic adhesions.  Pelvic adhesions can then possibly cause blocked tubes.  I would have an hsg performed to make sure tubes are open.

Question 10

can my ruptured appendix years ago cause infertility (female)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The first thing to do is to evaluate your fallopian tubes.  Your gyn may be able to do a femvue in the office.

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