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After starting symptoms of appendicitis, how long till the appendix ruptures?

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Unpredictable: It is compelling reason to see a physician for sudden abdominal pain , early diagnosis is difficult in very young and old , in spite of better diagnostic tools .

Answered 2/19/2016

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