Patient's question:
Doctor, I am a parent of a child. My child is currently in high school. He suddenly developed chronic appendicitis, and the final exams are coming up soon. I would like to have him receive intravenous fluids to delay the surgery until the winter break. Is that possible? He is currently receiving cephalexin, but the anti-inflammatory medication, and he is in a lot of pain. I would like to ask if it's possible to receive pain medication along with the anti-inflammatory medication?Doctor's answer:
Appendicitis is being treated with anti-inflammatory therapy. Currently, it is not recommended to use pain relievers because they can easily mask the condition, and if symptoms subside again, there is a possibility of recurrence of perforation. This could lead to diffuse peritonitis, and if this situation occurs again, timely surgical treatment is still necessary. Appendicitis is being treated with anti-inflammatory therapy. Currently, it is not recommended to use pain relievers because they can easily mask the condition, and if symptoms subside again, there is a possibility of recurrence of perforation. This could lead to diffuse peritonitis, and if this situation occurs again, timely surgical treatment is still necessary.