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  2. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    The recovery process may vary depending on the severity of the condition: if the appendix had ruptured or not before surgery. Appendix surgery recovery is generally much faster if the appendix does not rupture. [99] It is important that people undergoing surgery respect their doctor's advice and limit their physical activity so the tissues can ...

  3. Valentino's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosis through laparoscopy can also be done to distinguish between acute appendicitis and Valentino's syndrome. [citation needed] Since there has been very few cases of Valentino's syndrome recorded to this day, [4] most studies on this condition include observations of the patient from onset to recovery and on site medical decision making.

  4. Appendectomy - Wikipedia

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    A study from 2010 found that the average hospital stay for people with appendicitis in the United States was 1.8 days. For people with a perforated (ruptured) appendix, the average length of stay was 5.2 days. [18] Recovery time from the operation varies from person to person.

  5. Stomach pain isn't the only symptom of appendicitis -- here ...

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    Appendicitis is odd because the appendix doesn’t have a purpose, but a blockage in the lining of the appendix can result in infection and multiply. ... 10 signs you need to call your gyno ...

  6. Acute abdomen - Wikipedia

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    Common causes of an acute abdomen include a gastrointestinal perforation, peptic ulcer disease, mesenteric ischemia, acute cholecystitis, appendicitis, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, and an abdominal hemorrhage. However, this is a non-exhaustative list and other less common causes may also lead to an acute abdomen. [2]

  7. Mild appendicitis symptoms can be safely treated with ... - AOL

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    A new analysis found that outpatient management of appendicitis with antibiotics is safe for selected patients, which may allow people to avoid hospitalization

  8. Gastrointestinal perforation - Wikipedia

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    Gastrointestinal perforation, also known as gastrointestinal rupture, [1] is a hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract is composed of hollow digestive organs leading from the mouth to the anus. [3] Symptoms of gastrointestinal perforation commonly include severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. [2]

  9. Abdominal pain - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal pain is the reason about 3% of adults see their family physician. [2] Rates of emergency department (ED) visits in the United States for abdominal pain increased 18% from 2006 through to 2011. This was the largest increase out of 20 common conditions seen in the ED. The rate of ED use for nausea and vomiting also increased 18%. [28]