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Appendectomy / Appendecetomy

Last Updated on Jan 10, 2010
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Appendectomy - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Doctor ( or specialist) should I see if I Have appendicitis and need surgery?

You would need to see a General Surgeon

2. What is the appendix?

It is a worm like closed tube attached to the intestine. Its function is not known.

3. What is appendicitis?

It is the inflammation of the appendix. If the inflammation and infection spread through the wall of the appendix, the appendix can rupture. After rupture, infection can spread throughout the abdomen causing serious illness to the body.

4. How do I know I have appendicitis?

The most common symptoms of appendicitis are pain, fever, and abdominal tenderness.

5. What is Peritonitis?

Inflammation of lining of the abdomen is called as peritonitis. If appendicitis is left unattended to, the infection in the appendix can spread to the entire abdomen, resulting in peritonitis. This is more common in children and elderly.

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Frank_73, Canada

If a patient is having a high grade fever at the same time wheezes due to history of asthma but oxygen saturation is 99% on 2L/min via nasal prong. Which should be dealt first? my ineffective breathing pattern or fever"? Whaat can fever do with regards to my acute appendicitis?

sparky43, United States

how long should the durabond stay on the incesions?

LeoRa, Netherlands

Are there any contra indications for an appendectomy?

ramkk, India

good.

Erni93, United States

Is it true that swallowing types of seeds can cause appendicitis? Or if so, is it really really rare and I shouldn't worry about it?



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