Question 1

what can cause an appendix to rupture?

Accepted Answer

Untreated appendicit: If acute appendicitis is not treated appropropriately with surgery, than sometimes it can rupture and cause complications.

Question 2

can an appendix rupture more than once?

Accepted Answer

: It is removed as part of any surgical procedure to treat it. If it is gone, it is not there to rupture. A patient can have other abdominal conditions that mimic appendicitis or acute abdominal disease.

Question 3

how much time do i have if my appendix ruptures?

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Ruptured Appendix: A ruptured appendix is a true emergency because the infection can spread quickly through the abdomen. (typically) right lower abdominal pain with an upset stomach and loss of appetite along with a fever are the early warning signs of appendicitis. Early detection can stop the infection with antibiotic and surgical intervention. Hope this helps!

Question 4

what can be done for someone whose appendix ruptures?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Surgery: Appendix ruptures are life and death medical conditions and are treated emergently with surgery.  Call 9-1-1, ambulance or take patient to the ER if there is any suspicion that is the case..

Question 5

how long is it supposed to it take for an appendix to rupture?

Accepted Answer

2-3 days: Once appendicitis begins, the appendix will typically rupture within 2-3 days, if left untreated.

Question 6

how can i know if my appendix has ruptured?

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Examination &testing: You will have pain in right lower abdomen associated with fever, nausea&vomiting and you wait to seek medical care, the pain will get worse 
on examination you will have marked tenderness and cat scan will confirm the diagnosis along with blood test.

Question 7

can you rupture an appendix without knowing?

Accepted Answer

No: Appendix rupture only occurs with acute inflammation. With rare exceptions you will know if you have appendicitis and especially if it ruptures.
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Question 8

what's the best way to know if my appendix has ruptured?

Accepted Answer

Very sick: Usually the right lower quadrant pain that was getting worse and became severe making it difficult to walk or sneeze/cough would have temporarily improved slightly only to be followed by severe, diffuse abdominal pain, fevers, chills, vomiting, distension, confusion and eventually death.  There are many variations but if you are generally feeling well chances are you do not have a ruptured appy.

Question 9

is a ruptured appendix always fatal?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Usually a high energy: injury 2 the abdomen.

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