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The appendix is considered a vestigial structure, which means it may have had a function in the past, but does not seem to anymore. There are no specific side effects of having an appendix removed. The surgery is a very common, simple procedure and has a low probability of complications.
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∙ 12y agoNot much. You will be under a general anaestethic for the surgery, then you'll have to recover from that for maybe a day. Depending on type of surgery, you'll be instructed to avoid heavy lifting and such for a week or two and then you should be back to normal.
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∙ 12y agoDon't worry, it's not that bad. It gets blown out of proportion just because it is an operation.
When I had mine out ( February) I had never had an anesthetic before so I reacted quite badly to that. (way to hot, and very very grumpy).
I spent three days hospitalized in pain for the first couple of hours but with lots of painkillers that all disappeared quite fast!
10 months later I am fine with an ordinary scar in the right hand groin and with an occasional twitch I never notice it.
Good luck!
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∙ 9y agoThat is a good question! There can be difference of opinions on this issue. You put the patient on I. V. fluids for at least three days. Return of appetite is good sign that patient be given some food by mouth. You can get intestinal sounds on auscultation by this time. I prefer to give non residue food for few days, like eggs and milk. Fruit juices and not whole fruits. White bread can be given, as it contains little fibers in it. After seven days you give high fibers diet to make the bulk in your food. This will clean the bowl in next day or two.
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== == I suggest that you consult your doctor on this. I experienced similar side-effects and had to have my appendix removed.
When do you have an appendix?
You always have an appendix, unless you have it removed.
What are side effects for appendix cancer?
Invasion into the colon which requires removal of some of the colon on the right side of the body
How do you know if you have appendix?
Everyone has an appendix until you get it removed.
How do you know if you have an appendix?
YOu were born with one & if it hasnt been removed you have an appendix.
What organ is on the opposite side of the appendix?
The colon is on the opposite side of the appendix......
What sentence can you make with the word appendix?
The man had to go to the hospital to have his appendix removed. The book had a large appendix of information.
What do they remove in an appendectomy?
The appendix is removed. The appendix is a vestigial organ found in the cecum. If it gets inflamed, it is removed and the surgery is called appendectomy.
What would the surgeon do in a ruptured appendix?
The appendix will be removed surgically by laproscopic or open surgery.
Does not having your appendix make you die at a younger age?
I do not think there has been any scientific study done on the effects of a life span after losing an appendix. Though they have done studies showing that your appendix is no longer needed, so getting it removed has no bad side effects. The only way you not having your appendix affecting your life would be if it bursts and u don't get it taken care of. A ruptured appendix can kill you if not taken care of usually rather immediate. So as of right now not having an appendix will neither kill you quicker or prolong your life. you die when it is your time and by w/e means it happens. Not having an appendix or having one wouldn't really matter if u get hit by a car tomorrow. So rest assured that you will live as long as u will live with or without your appendix.
Do you need your appendix?
The most obvious answer is no; millions of people have had their appendix removed without ill effects. Darwin suggested that the appendix is a leftover from when our ancestors used to digest leaves. Recently, it's been suggested that the appendix is used to keep bacteria that keep the colon in good order, however it doesn't seem to cause a problem to have it removed. Given that it's seems largely useless and a burst appendix used to be a fatal disorder, one might ask why it's survived at all. One theory is that a smaller appendix is more prone to bursting so it's reached a sort of happy medium value.
''Is your appendix on the left or the right side of your body''?
The appendix are located on the right side of the body.
