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How Long Before An Appendix Breaks While Having Symptoms?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Mar 2022
Question: from first symptoms how long before an appendix breaks? I either have a kidney stone or bad appendix.
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Answered by Dr. Arnold Zedd (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
varies from 12-16 hours to several days.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Usually for adult patients it varies between three hours and several days.
If you remain at home waiting and your appendix ruptures, the complications could be very serious.
I would like you to seek medical care NOW either from your primary care doctor or the nearest Emergency Room.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.
Arnold Zedd, MD
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How Long Before An Appendix Breaks While Having Symptoms?

Brief Answer: varies from 12-16 hours to several days. Detailed Answer: Hello, Usually for adult patients it varies between three hours and several days. If you remain at home waiting and your appendix ruptures, the complications could be very serious. I would like you to seek medical care NOW either from your primary care doctor or the nearest Emergency Room. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help. Arnold Zedd, MD