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Originally Posted by my2boyz  I've been doing some reading about appendicitis and I know the appendix can rupture but can it just flare up and then all the symptoms go away? |
I just came home from the hospital on the 10 of January.I had to have an emergency appendectomy,my appendix had ruptured.
It started 6 mths ago when I went through ER for stomach pains and shortness of breath.they treated me for constipation and gave me pain meds,sent me home.OK Dec 29th pains started again same as before went in ER and they said constipation.I told them I was not constipated then(6 mths ago) nor am I now, I go regularly at least 2 times a day.The doctor told me I can go every day and still be constipated so I listened to the experts and went home.Jan. 1st severe pains again shortness of breath ER took the ambulance this time.
I don't know what they did this time that they didn't do the other 2 time I went in but I had to have surgery that night because my appendix had ruptured.I almost died as this toxic poison was leaking into my stomach cavity.My stomach was so bloated from the poison that is why I couldn't breathe.I would guess to say YES! It can flare up and maybe leak small amounts but this is risky and life threatening its better to just schedule a removal.The longer those poisons sit the worst it looks for the paitent as far as recovery because of additional complications and damage to other organs.
The symptoms to look for are vague and varies according to your age.Abdominal pain should always warrant a check for appendix problems,this is a hard to diagnose and life threatening problem if it bursts.
GOD has not finished with me yet,that is why I am still here.