How did our ancestors on the prairie treat appendicitis?
Varies. Some used a six foot ditch while others used the "rock pile" method. Seriously, not all cases of untreated appendicitis is fatal. Thanks to modern medicine, patients are diagnosed before the inflammed appendix ruptures.
About HealthTap
108,000+
Top Doctors
25,120
Lives saved
7
billion+
Answers served
Doctors in our network have worked for:
Related Questions
- Who treats appendicitis?
- How is appendicitis treated now?
- Can you treat appendicitis with medicines?
- What happens if you don't treat an appendicitis?
- Iwhat happens if appendicitis is not treated on time?
- Can 800mg a day of merteonidazole be used to treat appendicitis?
- What will happen if you don't treat appendicitis, will it go away after a few weeks?
- What to do if I have acute appendicitis that is just making my life worse. Can it be treated with drug medications?
- Could appendicitis be treated with antibiotics?
- Can we treat appendicitis with antibiotics?
People Also Viewed
Related Topics
About HealthTap
108,000+
Top Doctors
25,120
Lives saved
7
billion+
Answers served
Doctors in our network have worked for:
Related Questions
- Who treats appendicitis?
- How is appendicitis treated now?
- Can you treat appendicitis with medicines?
- What happens if you don't treat an appendicitis?
- Iwhat happens if appendicitis is not treated on time?
- Can 800mg a day of merteonidazole be used to treat appendicitis?
- What will happen if you don't treat appendicitis, will it go away after a few weeks?
- What to do if I have acute appendicitis that is just making my life worse. Can it be treated with drug medications?
- Could appendicitis be treated with antibiotics?
- Can we treat appendicitis with antibiotics?