Question 1

for what length of time can a child go with appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis: True appendicitis is a progressive infection that usually becomes worse over 12-24 hours or more and associated with worsening right lower abdominal pains, fevers, vomiting, not wanting to eat, etc. Not treated, can lead to serious internal infection and even death.

Question 2

how would you know if your child has the stomach flu or appendicitis?

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Sxs: Appendicitis pain can start with mild pain around the belly button. The pain worsens over time. It can become sharp with loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting & possibly a fever.  The pain usually moves toward the right lower quadrant of abdomen. Bouncing or jolting will often make the pain worse. Appendicitis can  have varying presentations. Go to er for severe abdominal pain.

Question 3

how long can a child go with appendicitis before he collapses from sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Variable: There are many different ways in which this can progress.  If it forms a periappendiceal abscess, this could actually drain externally through fistula formation.  But why would anyone allow a child with appendicitis to go untreated for a correctable condition?

Question 4

how can you tell when a 4 year old child has the stomach flu or the dreaded appendicitis?

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You cannot: If you suspect that a 4 yr old may have appendicitis they should be examined by a doctor.  If they are having abdominal pain, the abdomen is tender, they are vomiting, cannot lie still, then these are suggestive symptoms that an exam would be beneficial.

Question 5

what is the cause of appendicitis?

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Unknown: Appendicitis can occur from infancy into the very elderly. I am not aware of any causes for appendicitis.  One medical site lists the most common age group for appendicitis is ages 10-30.

Question 6

what are the causes of appendicitis?

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Unknown: It is unclear what causes appendicitis, although many cases are associated with obstruction of the appendix, leading to it's rupture.

Question 7

what are the main cause of appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

The lumen: Or internal opening of the appendix gets obstructed by swelling or blockage with particle of food or stool, causing an infection and thus appendicitis.

Question 8

how painful is the pain caused by appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis: It may not be too bad initially but can become very severe as the condition progresses.

Question 9

what are the causes and symptoms of appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Causes not: Really known. Usually starts with discomfort around the navel that localizes to the right lower quadrant and and becomes more severe.

Question 10

could eating cause aggravation to grumbling appendicitis?

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Food: If you are experiencing nausea - it might push you over the edge with vomiting. Sometimes the pain from an inflamed appendix can start around your naval. The pain usually worsens over time and moves to mcburney's point which is in the right lower quadrant of your abdomen. Usually the area is tender when touched or when pressure is released.   See below >>>.

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