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Please explain if it is possible for appendicitis to go away?
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Yes: Possibly! Some folks have had repeat abdominal,spells of RLQ pain, and then have an abscess, or perforation, or acute spell . The situation is usually in retrospect.
Answered 7/8/2014
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Possible: but not common. Normally requires antibiotic and surgery.
Answered 7/8/2014
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