What Is Appendicitis?
6. Ruptured Appendix
As mentioned, the appendix can swell to the point that it ruptures. This will cause the contents of the organ to spill out into the body; this includes the pus and toxins that are caused by the infection. This is extremely dangerous in many cases and must be treated as a medical emergency.
A ruptured appendix can cause peritonitis, which is an infection of the interior lining of the abdomen. It can also cause abscesses to form in the abdomen, and there is also a risk of the abscess bursting and releasing toxins into the system. It will be likely be fatal if medical assistance is not found soon enough.
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