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Originally Posted by redbanditZ28
They aren't willing to operate on it? I mean I don't know all of the facts, but if the thing continues to stay there, aren't you continually going to be sick like you are?
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It's not his appendix, it's his intestines. If they were to take them out...well, how would he digest his food?
"Epiploic appendages are small fat-filled sacs situated near the lining of the colon. They may become acutely inflamed as a result of torsion (twisting) or venous thrombosis.
CLINICAL COURSE - The average patient is about 40 years old and develops acute abdominal pain which may be left-sided, right, or central. The pain is sharp and stabbing and may be associated with nausea or vomiting. Fever is usually absent. The symptoms from EA often mimic acute appendicitis, diverticulitis, or cholecystitis. Initial lab studies are usually normal. Typically, a CT scan is ordered to help exclude more serious or surgical problems (above) and the inflammatory changes of EA are seen coincidentally. EA follows a benign, self-limiting course and may be treated with analgesics and expectant observation. The usual time course is about one week. A correct diagnosis is important to avoid unnecessary surgical or medical intervention."
Nothing they can do but wait it out, really.