Question 1

how long does it take for a ruptured appendix to kill you?

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Varies: An abscess forms and will then spread infection through the abdomen. Once this happens, patients who aren't treated will get sicker, dehydrated and shut down their kidney and liver functions leading ultimately to death. Any treatment, even IV fluid may prolong this. The speed at which the multiple organ failure developed is determined by the strength of the patient prior to the appendicitis.

Question 2

how many different people die from a ruptured appendix?

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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 3

is a ruptured appendix always fatal?

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

Question 4

what is the cure for a ruptured appendix?

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Surgery: Open up the abdomen, appendectomy and clean out ruputured material. It is much more significant procedure than uncomplicated appendicitis.

Question 5

what long term effects does a ruptured appendix cause?

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Variable: The immediate complication rate is much higher for a rutured appendix and there is a small mortality rate associated with it.  Assuming that you are past the acute stage, most people do well.  Fertility may be decreased in some women after appendiceal rupture and peritonitis and bowel obstruction may be slightly more common in both sexes, but most patients do well in the long run.

Question 6

when can i go back to work after having surgery for a ruptured appendix?

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It depends: Every patient and every operation is a little bit different.  Also every patient's job is different.  I generally tell my patients that they can go back to work whenever they feel like it as long as there is no heavy lifting (more than 20 lbs) for 6 wks, mainly to reduce the risk of getting an incisional hernia.  Also avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you are still taking pain meds.

Question 7

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 8

how is ruptured appendix pain compared to labor pain?

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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 9

how can  ruptured appendix pain compare to labor pain?

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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 10

what's the signs of a ruptured appendix?

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Symptoms appi: HI. Welcome, I'm Dr. Ivy Fisher with health tap.
Symptoms of a ruptured appendicitis
app, can be many. Emesis, stomach ache and local 
or diffuse abdominal pains, fevers are the main features. If suspected, one should head for the Emergency room to be monitored,checked and rule out this option, as treatment is antibiotics and surgery.
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