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Having rlq pain on off for 6 months. ct revealed 7mm appendix with fecalith diagnosis chronic appendicitis. dr not concerned. says some problem not it?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Chronic appendicitis: Chronic appendicitis exists and is often not treated. Acute appendicitis has a different risk/benefit analysis, in favor of surgery to avoid abscess. Okay to ask your doc for referral to general surgeon to discuss your case. Take a friend with you to hear the risk/benefit analysis of elective appendectomy.

Answered 11/25/2014

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