I had acute appendicitis in 1966. I have a 5 inch scar. I ate lots of canned food over rice.
If it is caught before the appendix bursts and so spews the gut contents into the abdominal cavity, there is a small scar,
about 1 inch for an adult.
There is massive infection, so antibiotics necessary.

William



27/03/01 10:45:00 AM, Mary <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>My friend's daughter was diagnosed with appendicitis.
>
>Now I recall reading somewhere appendicitis is caused by high carb, non
>paleo diet. Am I right??
>
>Anyway, they took her in and made a huge incision in her.
>
>Now she is on large doses of painkillers in her I.Vs and also a heavy dose
>of antibiotics. She is sleeping almost all the time.....
>
>Anyway, what is the story on appendicitis?
>
>Also, she looked at more risk from the drugs she is now on, than the
>appendicitis?
>
>It was very scary.
>