If you're worried he has it, take him in. Surgery to remove is routine but if untreated it's very dangerous.

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Oct 16, 2021
6:47:58pm

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Appendicitis in children common? I'm thinking my 10 year old might have it.

IGotGoodGifs

10/16/21 6:46pm

Yeah, take him to the ER if you suspect appendicitis.

JohnnyComeLately

10/16/21 6:47pm

If you're worried he has it, take him in. Surgery to remove is routine but if untreated it's very dangerous.

durandal

10/16/21 6:47pm

If you are suspicious then go get checked. Don’t wait around!

AZPTCOUG

10/16/21 6:48pm

Had it at age 9. I’d check it out.

Turnpike Lane

10/16/21 6:48pm

My 12 year old had it. 12 hours and $31k later, it was over.

timpjynx

10/16/21 6:48pm

Yikes!

byuluvr

10/16/21 6:49pm

Yeah I posted the exp on here. had to rant about hospitals/insurance/etc. now

timpjynx

10/16/21 6:53pm

My 11-yo had his burst this summer. Took a couple days to realize it

Odysseus

10/16/21 6:48pm

Yes. Will need imaging to be sure, so if its painful enough, then be sure to go

cougaman

10/16/21 6:49pm

Yes

Slim

10/16/21 6:50pm

My daughter was 10 when she got it.

ordinary tri guy

10/16/21 6:51pm

Extremely

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