Question 1

how did our ancestors on the prairie treat appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some used a six foot ditch while others used the "rock pile" method. Seriously, not all cases of untreated appendicitis is fatal. Thanks to modern medicine, patients are diagnosed before the inflammed appendix ruptures.

Question 2

who treats appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

General Surgeons: Appendectomy is the "bread-and-butter" surgery of general surgeons (available 24-7).

Question 3

how is appendicitis treated now?

Accepted Answer

Nonsurgical approach: There is an increasing body of data supporting the use of antibiotics, bowel rest, and drainage of abscesses in acute appendicitis, with some debate regarding weather or not to remove the appendix later.

Question 4

can you treat appendicitis with medicines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but....: Some people will respond to IV antibiotics in a hospital setting, however most people won't and we have no reliable way to predict who will get better and who will get (much) sicker.  Therefore, in all but the most unusual circumstances, the benefit of surgery far outweighs the risk.

Question 5

what happens if you don't treat an appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

You can get very ...: Sick or die. If we diagnose and treat appendicitis early, before perforation, it is a quick operation and short hospitalization. If the appendix is already ruptured, the operation is more difficult, and the hospitalization is longer. If untreated altogether, appendicitis would probably be lethal.

Question 6

iwhat happens if appendicitis is not treated on time ?

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You can get very ...: Sick or die. If we diagnose and treat appendicitis early, before perforation, it is a quick operation and short hospitalization. If the appendix is already ruptured, the operation is more difficult, and the hospitalization is longer. If untreated altogether, appendicitis would probably be lethal.

Question 7

what to do if i have acute appendicitis that is just making my life worse. can it be treated with drug medications?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Appendicitis is an infection of the appendix. Most often surgery is recommended to remove the infected appendix before it bursts or causes serious internal infection (peritonitis). This needs to be treated urgently in an emergency room.

Question 8

could appendicitis be treated with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: There is some evidence that treatment of early appendicitis without a fecolith can be treated with antibiotics alone.  However, failure of treatment could result in higher risks of infection and complications.  In my mind, its an organ you don't need and the surgery is relatively simple to prevent serious complications, so surgery is still the answer.

Question 9

can we treat appendicitis with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Appendectomy : While there is some evidence in the literature to argue in favor of treating certain populations with antibiotics alone, the GOLD STANDARD treatment for appendicitis remains open or laparoscopic appendectomy. This is a very safe and common operative procedure.

Question 10

can constipation end up causing an appendicitis? if not treated, what can constipation cause?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids,: diverticulosis/diverticulitis,abdominal pain,bloating,gas,diarrhea.No reason to live with constipation.Avoid repeated reliance on laxatives as this makes the condition worse.First step is to increace daily fiber.C ur Doc if not better.

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