Question 1

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 2

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 3

what are some of the non-drug treatments for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for Appendicitis include::   Removal of appendix, Intravenous fluids, Hospitalization, Laparoscopic appendectomy, Testicular ultrasound, Appendectomy.

Question 4

what medicine could you take for suspected acute appendicitis so it won't harm you if it's just a gas problem or help if there is any other problem? thankyou for your service i hope you have a wonderful day?

Accepted Answer

: If you're experiencing persistent right lower abdominal discomfort, especially with associated tenderness, appendicitis has to be checked for by proceeding to the hospital ER where prompt attention &amp; testing are available. You don't want to delay the diagnosis &amp; treatment as perforation with resultant peritonitis is a danger. There is no medication that you can take at this time that would help

Question 5

subacute appendicitis is curable with antibiotics or surgery 1 doctor is telling surgery another doctor with medicines it will cure wht to do please help?

Accepted Answer

See below: Surgery is the standard treatment for acute appendicitis.  It can resolve with medical, non-surgical therapy. Recurrent appendicitis occurs in 5-38% of  medically treated patients and perforations can occur in these patients.  So both of your doctors are correct and you will need to decide if you prefer medical or surgical treatment.

Question 6

what is appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed appendix: Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. It usually occurs when there is a blockage in the opening of the appendix, usually by feces. This leads to an overgrowth of the bacteria within the appendix.

Question 7

who treats appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

symtoms of an appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Rt lower pain: The pain starts around the belly button and then settles in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen along with loss of appetite. Mild fever.

Question 9

is appendicitis hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Appendix-itis: Appendicitis-appendix- itis ( inflammation/infection ). It is  not a hereditary problem., it is an inflammation process/infection caused by different things- like food related, obstruction of the lumen, malignancy etc.

Question 10

can appendicitis be chronic?

Accepted Answer

No: Appendicitis is not chronic.  It is possible to have chronic irritation to the appendix, but it is not a chronic infection.  If infected, the appendix is removed.  However, even after an appendectomy, it is possible to get appendicitis again.  Usually a little stump of the appendix is left and this can, rarely, get infected again.

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What medicine could you take for suspected acute appendicitis so it won't harm you if it's just a gas problem or help if there is any other problem? thankyou for your service i hope you have a wonderful day?

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Subacute appendicitis is curable with antibiotics or surgery 1 doctor is telling surgery another doctor with medicines it will cure wht to do please help?

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What is appendicitis?

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