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Can Antibiotic Medicine Treat Appendicitis?

Image Credit :https://www.britannica.com/ Exploring Alternatives to Appendectomy Procedures Contents Appendicitis, an abrupt inflammation of the appendix, frequently warrants a visit to the emergency room. As a rule of thumb, the standard of care is appendectomy, surgical removal of the angry organ. But with recent developments, perhaps the use of antibiotic medicine is also open for debate. Now, let’s delve out further into this. Understanding Acute Appendicitis and Appendectomy Procedures Acute appendicitis is responsible for severe pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen, usually followed by nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. A timely diagnosis is essential to avoid complications such as rupture of the appendix. Historically, either laparoscopic (minimally invasive) or open appendectomy procedures are the treatment of choice. The Rise of Antibiotic Medicine as a Treatment Option Recent studies suggest that antibiotic medicine might be effective i...