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What does ''sub-acute'' appendicitis means?

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Dr. Michael Zadeh answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Sub-acute Appendix: Usually, appendicitis is an acute event which develops suddenly and progresses rapidly. In subacute appendicitis, the onset is not as intense. Sub-acute appendicitis may actually get better on its own resulting in a chronic inflammation of the appendix.

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Answered 8/25/2020

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