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My daughter was diagnosed with appendicitis. is this likely to be a big problem for her?

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Usually not: Most times, appendicitis can be treated laparoscopically with hospital stays from a few hours to a day or two. Ruptured appendicitis is much more serious and may require prolonged operations, other procedures, and rarely very serious complications.

Answered 7/5/2017

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No: Not if she is treated surgically. If she did not get surgery but only received antibiotics, then there is a chance it will happen again.

Answered 1/2/2015

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