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Medical News Today
4 days ago
- General
- Medical News Today
Appendicitis treated without surgery: Research and more
Yes, some people recover from appendicitis with antibiotic treatment alone, without the need for surgery. However, surgery remains the standard treatment. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the lower right of the large intestine. The standard treatment for appendicitis is an appendectomy, which is surgery to remove the appendix. This is typically straightforward and can cure the condition, but it carries risks, particularly for older adults and those with other health conditions. Emerging evidence shows that treating appendicitis with antibiotics is as successful as appendectomy in some people. In a 2023 long-term study in Sweden , researchers tracked the health of 259 people who had either surgery or antibiotics to treat appendicitis in the 1990s. The health of some people was tracked for over 26 years. The researchers found that in the nonsurgery group: 21 out of 137 people needed an appendectomy while still in the hospital following their initial admission. 34 out of 137 people later developed appendicitis and had appendectomy surgery. 82 out of 137 people did not require an appendectomy over the course of the study. Around 1 in 10 people required outpatient care for abdominal pain over the course of the study, compared with only 1 in the surgery group. This study suggests that surgery is not the only treatment option for appendicitis, but also highlights the risk of recurrence for people who do not have surgery. Researchers are currently working to establish who might be able to avoid surgery based on their general health, symptoms, and test results. Antibiotic treatment may be particularly helpful for people who are not good candidates for surgery or would prefer to avoid surgery. Some people wish to keep their appendix, which may have long-term benefits that are not yet fully understood. More research involving larger numbers of people is necessary before experts can draw conclusions about the best way to treat appendicitis.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bindi Irwin shares heath update from her hospital bed as she recovers from emergency surgery after doctors made an alarming discovery
Bindi Irwin has shared a sweet message to her fans from her hospital bed as she recovers from surgery after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Saturday. The celebrity conservationist, 26, posted a photo to social media showing her lying in a hospital bed with IV tubes in her nose and captioned it with a message of gratitude. 'Thank you so much for your lovely messages. I wish I could reply to everyone,' Bindi began. She added she was very appreciate of the outpouring of public support as she focused on her recovery. 'Recovering. Tremendously grateful for your kindness,' she wrote. On Saturday, Bindi suffered a ruptured appendix and was raced into surgery just hours after touching down in the US for the annual Steve Irwin Gala which honours her late father. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Bindi shared another video from her hospital bed and revealed she is on the 'road to recovery'. She said while her appendix was removed, doctors discovered another 14 lesions from her endometriosis. These were also successfully removed. She also had a large hernia repaired which had developed after giving birth to daughter Grace, four, in 2021. 'I am so thankful that I got the help I needed with Dr. Seckin and Dr. Chu at Lenox Hill Hospital. After many months of a grumbly appendix, I finally had to seek help the day of our Steve Irwin Gala,' she captioned her post. 'After consulting with Dr. Seckin, we agreed that if I flew to New York, he could also check for endometriosis again. Surgery was a success. 'My appendix was removed, along with another 14 lesions (after having 37 endometriosis lesions and a cyst removed two years ago). I also had a repair to a large hernia I acquired through childbirth four years ago.' Bindi said she is grateful to be on the mend and thanked fans for all their kind messages. She also praised her brother Robert for hosting the gala and thanked her husband Chandler, daughter Grace and mum Terri for 'always being there'. 'And rest assured, I'll see you at the next Steve Irwin Gala in Brisbane this November. One day at a time. Time to heal now. Sending my love to you all,' she added. Robert told People magazine on Saturday that Bindi was recovering after being raced into surgery. 'She's going to be okay, but surgery - out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them,' Robert explained. Terri also missed the event while accompanying her daughter to hospital and staying by her side through surgery. Robert explained that Bindi had been suffering some pain in the lead up to the gala but had tried to soldier on. 'She came to Las Vegas and was ready to put on a brave face. She said, "I'm just going to tough it out." 'But the surgeon told her, "Your appendix is going. It's got to come out."' Both Terri and Bindi missed the gala, which raises fund for their organisation Wildlife Warriors, but Robert was able to attend, where he shared the grim news.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bindi Irwin Shares Subtle Update After Emergency Surgery Led Her to Miss Steve Irwin Gala
The day after Bindi Irwin's appendix suddenly burst, leading to an emergency appendectomy, sheshared a subtle update as she celebrated Mother's Day. On May 10, Bindi was supposed to attend the annual Steve Irwin Gala with her mother Terri and brother , but due to her emergency health crisis, both Bindi and Terri missed the event. 🎬 🎬 While Robert said at the gala that Bindi was doing okay, Bindi's recent social media update will likely leave fans feeling a little more assured that her recovery is going well. The 26-year-old's husband, Chandler Powell, shared a sweet tribute to Bindi in honor of Mother's Day, writing alongside a photo of her and their daughter , "Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful, extraordinary wife. I feel unbelievably lucky to spend my life married to you." "It's incredible to see the strong, kind, amazing mama you are to our daughter. I'm grateful that she gets to grow up with you as her inspiration. We love you so much❤️," the statement went on. In the comments, Bindi wrote back, "Our family is my ENTIRE world. I love you so much. Thank you for being the greatest husband to me and dad to Grace. ❤️❤️❤️." She also re-shared the post in her Instagram Stories, celebrating the special day. While the timeline of events is not confirmed, Bindi's comment appears to have been made in the time after her appendix burst and she went for surgery. Soon after her daughter commented on the post, Terri also wrote, "Happy Mother's Day sweet Bindi.💕."
