Early Stages of Appendicitis Posted: 03-11-07 21:46pm
My 7 year old daughter was told she had
the early stages of appendicitis and the
surgeon said there was no reason to
operate that it may cure it self. I don't
know what else to do. I think the reason
they wont operate is cause i have no
medical insurance but i do pay cash for
all my medical bill we just don't know
what to do. i would like to know what kind
of food irritates the appendix so that we
can keep her away from it so that she wont
be in any pain
i dont think foods bother the appendix,
but then again im not sure like 100%
certain, the appendix i dont think does
much other thenhang there and become
inflamed in some people. Ive never heard
of early stages of appendicitis. was she
having pain? if it gets sever or a fever
is present take her to the ER right away
though. if it bursts it isnt good and can
cause the abdomen to get infected if it
bursts inside her . and that would be
worse then removing it while inflamed .
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Lisa68
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Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 27
Posted: 03-12-07 09:48am
Im sorry for what you and your little one
are going thru. Its a shame that when its
not an emergency no one will help you if
you don't have insurance.
Did they give her an antibiotic? Ive read
if you have a slight inflammation of the
appendix sometimes this will calm it down
and it will go back to normal.
I have 3 kids and I know how scary it is
when they are sick, but to have a Dr
diagnose this and do absolutely NOTHING
but the wait and see has got to be
painful.
If you don't feel confident with him get a
second opinion or take her to the ER.
I wish the best for the both of you, and
keep us posted on how she's doing.
Lisa
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smumme
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Location: midland
Appendicits Posted: 03-12-07 11:33am
No medication were given to her for pain
but we hope that her normal doctor will
suggest surgery before it burst basically
i waited 12 hours in a emergency room for
them to tell me she had appendicitis and
they were going to do nothing
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Lisa68
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 27
Posted: 03-12-07 11:41am
OMG the ER told you to go home!!!! How
outraged you must have been!
What they will only do surgery IF it
ruptures, so you can wait another 12hrs in
the ER!
I thank god we have great insurance now,
but awhile back for like 10yrs we had none
and you get the worst treatment.....my
heart goes out to you.
How long until you can get her a Drs
appt?
Lisa
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Jaydensmommy
Advanced Support Team
Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 1689 Location: Wisconsin
Posted: 03-13-07 20:22pm
I just had my appendix removed a little
over a week ago and I cannot believe they
sent your daughter home!!! Foods do in
fact affect the appendix. It is better to
give her foods high in fiber because
appendicitis can be caused by bm backing
up into the appendix, so the more fiber
the better for that aspect. I really
think you need to take her in for a second
opinion, I personally think her appendix
needs to come out! I was rushed to er at
3am and by 8am they took mine out. They
said there is no way they risk leaving it
in to rupture. Especially with such a
young child she may ignore symptoms when
they are worsening, etc. Good luck to
you. If you have any other questions feel
free to contact me by all means!
