Question 1

side effects after having appendix removal?

Accepted Answer

Usually none: Long term side effects are non-existent.

Question 2

what side effects does having ur appendix removed?

Accepted Answer

: The appendix is a vestigial organ.  Once removed there will be no adverse side effects.

Question 3

laser operation of appendix and any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopic: Surgery is the minimally invasive surgery using 3 small cuts to remove the appendix. Laser not usually used any longer. Low side effects of late infection rutsk after surgery.

Question 4

did my appendix burst? ached for days in right side then intense pain.

Accepted Answer

Need to see doctor: This problem can not be evaluated over the internet and someone with it should be seen by health care professional asap.

Question 5

woke up because of severe pain up my right side. this is less painful now but has not gone. could my appendix have burst?

Accepted Answer

very unlikely: Very unlikely to have a ruptured appendix. Usually the pain associated with appendicitis would wake you up long before its rupture. It is more likely you slept funny or did something strenuous the day before that is now showing up. Also, you should have other signs like nausea, vomiting, fevers and chills if you have appendicitis. There are really unusual cases, and if signs are there, see an md.

Question 6

bronchitis; doing 5 day burst 40mgs prednisone. horrible sharp smelling breath, skin, and stool after only 2 days. is this side effects? worried.

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: Bad smelling breath, stool can be due to colitis (most likely) &amp; prednisone. Are you on an antibiotic? If you are having worsening diarrhea, consult with us as some bacteria can cause particularly bad smelling stool.

Question 7

what can cause your appendix to burst?

Accepted Answer

Delay in diagnosis: Appendicitis is medical emergency that requires prompt surgery to remove the appendix. Left untreated, an inflamed appendix will eventually burst, or perforate, spilling infectious materials into the abdominal cavity. This can lead to peritonitis,  serious inflammation of the abdominal cavity's lining (the peritoneum) that can be fatal unless it is treated quickly with strong antibiotics.

Question 8

how bad would the bursting of the appendix hurt?

Accepted Answer

Often reduces pain: A lot of times pain from the appendix actually becomes less immediately after perforation. Then symptoms increase if progresses to peritonitis.

Question 9

what's the likelihood of death if your appendix burst?

Accepted Answer

Rare, but real: Ruptured appendix leads to death in about 3/1000 appendicitis patients. Usually the very elderly or extremely young. It certainly prolongs your recovery - extending post op hospital stay in our hands from about 2 hrs to about 3.5 days, and requires antibiotics for several days. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Question 10

appendix burst, but will it come back, what to do?

Accepted Answer

No: If appendix ruptured the patient have it have surgery to have it removed or they will die
if it was not removed for any reason it was not ruptured and it can go back
if you had surgery and it was removed it will not come back.

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