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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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It can be conserved with antibiotics,unless patient is toxic
If settled with antibiotics, can be operated electively after 6 weeks
In some cases, if there is no recurrent episode,it may be left alone without surgery
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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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Dr. Pradeep Saini
General Surgeon
24 yrs exp
Delhi
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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