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Appendix 9mm diameter
My son is diagnosed with appendicitis .
He is seventeen years old .
What is the best can we do for this medical issue.
Kindly guide
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He requires an operation for appendix. Appendicitis can cause serious problem if untreated. Take appointment and see me urgently. Sooner the better. Medicines may help him 50% chance. But it can recur and cause emergency or complications.
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Meet a surgeon and get him operated at the earliest
This will be the best option to exercise
Appendix surgery in today's time is A very safe surgery
Delay in operation invites complications and makes surgery also difficult because with passing time surrounding intestine starts sticking to the appendix
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