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  2. 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]

  3. Is your stomach pain from appendicitis? At-home tests to see ...

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    Appendicitis occurs when the inside of the appendix gets blocked, which can happen due to a variety of causes, such as stool, germs or more rarely tumors. Surgery is typically necessary when the ...

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

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    SEE ALSO: 10 signs you need to call your gyno, stat 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 ...

  5. Wikipedia : VideoWiki/Appendicitis

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    The combination of inflammation, reduced blood flow to the appendix, and distention of the appendix causes tissue injury, and tissue death. [6] If this process is left untreated, the appendix may burst, releasing bacteria into the abdominal cavity, leading to increased complications. [6] [7]

  6. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    Hospital lengths of stay typically range from a few hours to a few days but can be a few weeks if complications occur. 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]

  7. Dog Expert Demonstrates What Bloat Looks Like and Why ... - AOL

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    If you suspect that your dog has bloat, consult with your vet immediately. "Bloat and gastric torsion are medical emergencies which may cause death in as little as an hour or two after symptoms ...

  8. Blumberg's sign - Wikipedia

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    Use of the sign has been supported by others. [5] [6] A study published in 2022 found that a positive Blumberg's sign made the diagnosis of acute appendicitis more likely, but that a negative sign did not rule out the diagnosis. In that sense, a positive Blumberg's sign serves as a tool to supplement clinical diagnosis.

  9. Rovsing's sign - Wikipedia

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    Rovsing's sign, named after the Danish surgeon Niels Thorkild Rovsing (1862–1927), [1] is a sign of appendicitis.If palpation of the left lower quadrant of a person's abdomen increases the pain felt in the right lower quadrant, the patient is said to have a positive Rovsing's sign and may have appendicitis.