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What is the proper treatment for appendicitis without surgery for a 4 year old?

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

No: Eventually surgery is needed, due to risk of serious complications.But there are mild cases that when evaluated may be observed for a while with proper therapy such as antibiotics etc.

Answered 4/5/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Not a good idea: Appendicitis if untreated can lead to abdominal infections and death. Please go to an urgent care center of an ed to be evaluated.

Dr Ferguson and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

What is the proper treatment for appendicitis without surgery for a 4 year old?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Dr Ferguson and 4 doctors agreed

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