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In combination with surgery, [[antibiotics]] are given intravenously to help kill [[bacteria]] and thus reduce the spread of [[infection]] in the [[abdomen]] and postoperative complications in the abdomen or wound | In combination with surgery, [[antibiotics]] are given intravenously to help kill [[bacteria]] and thus reduce the spread of [[infection]] in the [[abdomen]] and postoperative complications in the abdomen or wound. | ||
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The duration of post-operative treatment with intravenous antibiotics ranges from 5 to 10 days, until fever resolves, white blood cell count normalizes, and bowel function returns. | The duration of post-operative treatment with intravenous antibiotics ranges from 5 to 10 days, until fever resolves, white blood cell count normalizes, and bowel function returns. | ||
Some research suggests that appendicitis can get better without [[surgery]]. Nonsurgical treatment includes [[antibiotic]]s to treat infection and a liquid or soft diet until the infection subsides. A soft diet is low in fiber and easily breaks down in the [[gastrointestinal tract]]. | |||
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Overview
In combination with surgery, antibiotics are given intravenously to help kill bacteria and thus reduce the spread of infection in the abdomen and postoperative complications in the abdomen or wound.
Appendicitis Medical Therapy
Acute appendicitis is primary treated with surgery, either without rupture or with perforation and secondary peritonitis. Pre-operative antibiotics used in acute appendicitis include cefuroxime and metronidazole. Equivocal cases may become more difficult to assess with antibiotic treatment and benefit from serial examinations.
Nonsurgical treatment may be used if:
- Surgery is not available
- If a person is not well enough to undergo surgery
- If the diagnosis is unclear
The duration of post-operative treatment with intravenous antibiotics ranges from 5 to 10 days, until fever resolves, white blood cell count normalizes, and bowel function returns.
Some research suggests that appendicitis can get better without surgery. Nonsurgical treatment includes antibiotics to treat infection and a liquid or soft diet until the infection subsides. A soft diet is low in fiber and easily breaks down in the gastrointestinal tract.