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What to do if i have acute appendicitis that is just making my life worse. can it be treated with drug medications?

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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.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Acute appendicitis: is almost always a surgical emergency, and requires emergency appendectomy. In rare cases, mainly in children, it can be treated successfully with antibiotics. Considering your age, other causes of pain, such as cecal or ovarain tumors, must be excluded. Consult your doctor for specific advice in your case.

Answered 8/28/2016

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