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Appendicitis 9mm diameter

2017-09-06 17:23:15
I had a stomach ache on last Friday and did CT which shows the appendicitis of 9mm. Doctor said no surgery needed but I just wanted to understand does 9mm appendicitis need surgery, is it a serious thing tip consider?
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Hello..... The average length of an appendix is abt 9cm....and it's diameter is abt 7_8mm.. So looking at that CT scan.... definitely there is no need to panic about..... Consult some Good Homoeopath nearby who will examine you and take a detailed history and advise medicines accordingly which will eradicate the problem......

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