Question 1

is a ruptured appendix always fatal?

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

Question 2

what are the symptoms of a ruptured appendix?

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Abdominal Pain: Very sick patient
Generalised abdominal pain
Vomiting
Feeling very sick
Fever at times
Patient needs urgent attention and needs to go by ambulance to ER

Question 3

what will happen if you have a ruptured appendix and it goes unrecognized?

Accepted Answer

Death: Appendiceal rupture is seldom without dramatic symptoms, and is relatively easily recognized on ct scanning even if examination is non-classic.  If you are concerned, and have not yet pursued evaluation then please get checked.

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

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

what's the signs of a ruptured appendix?

Accepted Answer

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.
If you need health care, you can make a virtual appt 
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Question 9

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 10

what are the consequences of a ruptured appendix?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If u have surgery quickly,  not much. However, if not treated quickly u may develop a bad system wide infection and may actually die.  If not, you may have a long complicated course with multiple abscesses requiring return trips to the operating room and other long term problems.  Some very  lucky people perforate but the body "walls-off" the infection which can then b drained via ct scan.

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