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For what length of time can a child go with appendicitis?
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Appendicitis: True appendicitis is a progressive infection that usually becomes worse over 12-24 hours or more and associated with worsening right lower abdominal pains, fevers, vomiting, not wanting to eat, etc. Not treated, can lead to serious internal infection and even death.
Answered 7/1/2013
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