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2020-12-30 11:55:08
I m diagnosed with epiploic appendagitis . Is this serious? What are the causes for this? Do I need surgery.
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It's inflammation of omentum or fat near appendix Mostly can be managed with antibiotics and analgesic Surgery only if sevre pain ,fever not resolving with antibiotics Call me for details

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