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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30461) • Corsham, England 9 Nov 21

A worrying few days for my sister. Her son was in pain for a few days and eventually diagnosed with appendicitis. He was kept in hospital and told that he would be the first one operated on the next day (yesterday). As always in...

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Daughter's in the hospital

peavey @peavey (16936) • United States 4 Aug 16

She called me at 5 AM yesterday morning with stomach pains, nausea and a slight fever. After talking to her a few minutes, I thought I had better take her into the ER and I am so glad I did! She had a ruptured appendix and they...

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My Sister Had Her Appendix Out Yesterday

Nelda Hoxie @NeldaHoxie (1381) • United States 1 Nov 15

I guess this goes under you just never know what's going to happen on any day. She had been having stomach pains for a few days and thought she had indigestion or something. Finally the pain got so bad her husband took her to the...

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After surgery on appendix

squallming @squallming (1775) • Malaysia 8 Mar 13

My girlfriend just had an open appendectomy to treat her appendicitis a few days ago. She has to be taken good care of in order for her to recover sooner and without complication. Does any Mylotter has any advise on what she can...

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appendix horror..

chicksdigscars @chicksdigscars (5483) 21 Feb 13

As some of you might be aware, especially those who have me on facebook, my partner had to have her appendix removed in January of this year. That coupled with the fact my dog had pups just before Christmas, is why I have been...

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is appendix important?

lil_toni @lil_toni (206) 19 Mar 12

Hello mylotters!!..WOW,it's been weeks since my last visit here in mylot. There are so many things that had happened to me these past few weeks. One just come so instantly and unexpectedly. It happens so fast, just in a day and I...

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Tragedy on my uncle's birthday

choybel @choybel (5042) • Philippines 25 Jun 11

This morning, just a few hours ago, my aunt came and informed us that my uncle's(her and my dad's brother) appendix has just burst and has infected his intestines, and today is his birthday. How bad can things go? My aunt said...

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Guava seeds may cause appendicitis

altirbonganay @altirbonganay (287) • Philippines 26 Apr 11

A friend's relative just had her operation due to appendicitis. When the appendix was already removed, guava seeds were found in it. So be careful not to eat gwava seeds, my friends! Happy myLotting! :D

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Do we really know about the appendix?

dreamnishu @dreamnishu (1247) • China 2 Feb 10

Do you really know about the appendix? Appendix disease is very common disease. Actually we all have appendix in our body,Its located between the junction of small intestine and large intestine. And the average size of appendix is...

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Appendicitis may be related to viral infection .true or false?

codeofuniverse @codeofuniverse (558) • India 19 Jan 10

The researcher form UT South medical center surgeons and physicians evaluated data over a 36 year period from the national hospital discharge survey and concluded that appendicities may be caused by undetermined viral infection or...

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Purpose of the appendix

panipuri @panipuri (98) • India 9 Sep 09

What is the purpose of appendix? how common is appendicities?

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Appendix Removal

nangel78 @nangel78 (1454) • United States 19 May 09

Have any of you had to have your appendix or a blockage with your Appendix removed? This is the next and hopefully final surgery I will need to have done in another month or so and trying to get some input on it. Thanks...

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What for human being appendix?

wrprofit @wrprofit (71) • Indonesia 23 Oct 08

Anybody there can answer this? I have an appendix, you too, but if it cut off nothing happen. So, what for human being appendix?

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What do you all know about appendicitis?

praveenjena @praveenjena (1304) • India 19 Sep 08

Appendicitis is a common but painful disorder of the appendix. It causes left lower abdominal pain. Along with that vomiting. What do you all know about it. Waiting for your comments friends.

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Appendix

roopmoney @roopmoney (175) • India 1 Sep 08

Can Appendix be cured through homeopathic medicines???? I am not all sure. So, maybe if you can tell me so I can become somewhat strong and get some hope.

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Had an appendectomy 4 days ago.

zhuuraan @zhuuraan (961) • United States 23 Jun 08

Hey all. I just had a lovely appendectomy four days ago. I was lucky cuz I caught it way before it ruptured and didn't need emergency surgery. Now I've been home three days and recovering nicely. My stomach hurts a bit but not...

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Appendix Cancer

FionaSuwana @FionaSuwana (235) • Indonesia 23 May 08

Have you heard about appendix cancer?/be careful with this one..

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What causes an Appendix to burst?

momalisa65 @momalisa65 (1971) • United States 18 May 08

My 20 year old son just went into the hospital this morning with a bad stomach ache. He thought he may have had food poisoning, but found out that his appendix was ready to burst. They had to hurry and do an operation and remove...

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Update on son's surgery...

bestisyettocome @bestisyettocome (1531) • United States 26 Sep 07

First of all, thanks to all my friends, and others, that sent prayers, good wishes, and encouraging words. Every little bit helps... Craig had a mass, the size of an orange, removed from his bowel. His bowel was 90% obstructed....

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Do you still have your appendix?

eashoor @eashoor (307) • Canada 14 Jul 07

I do, I wonder when it will start to act up and if I will have to have it removed.

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