What Is Appendicitis?
10. Recovery
Appendicitis is a serious condition, and an appendectomy is a significant procedure. This means that the patient should expect it to be a few weeks before they have fully recovered. During this time, the patient should avoid strenuous activity, especially for the first two weeks or so.
While the patient is operating, a doctor is likely to prescribe medication to help relieve the pain. Certain painkillers, especially opiates, will need to be used with caution, however. If the patient does begin to feel intense pain and/or bleeding during recovery then they should get medical assistance as soon as they can.
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