Danderous ruptured appendix?

Question

My cousin had his appendix rupture on Wednesday. The doctor did not know it was ruptured until he removed it. His Liver & Kidneys are now shutting down from the infectious bacteria that spilled out when the rupture happened. I don't know much about this, but it seems pretty dangerous. Has this happened to any of you & what was the treatment, outcome, recovery, etc...? Any help is appreciated.

Answer 1

Sounds like he has developed severe sepsis. Yes, it is very serious. Basically it's an infection of his entire body, so you can understand why this really is not a good thing. I wish your cousin and your family nothing but the best.

Answer 2

Your cousin has now got peritonitis. Simply ' bacteria has invaded his body and is attacking his other organs. I have had peritonitis twice but for different reason..ruptured bowel. Was very sick the first -time and was 2 weeks in hosp. 2nd time my organs packed up and I was on a respirator for 11 days. Both times it was antibiotics that saved me. Yes your cousins very sick. But it was caught early so chances are great. I looked like **** but I made it so don't be shocked by the way he looks please.

Best of luck..I mean it xx

Answer 3

My dad knows a guy who's appendix burst and he had to spend a long time in hospital; they kept having to clean out his abdominal cavity.

It can take a long time to recover from because, like you said, bacteria basically invades the surrounding tissue. Usually the treatment is antibiotics and supportive measures to compensate for the effects.