Your doctor thinks your child may have appendicitis. This means that your child's appendix may be infected. The appendix is a small sac that is shaped like a finger. It's attached to the large intestine.
Sometimes it's hard to tell if someone has appendicitis. If the doctor thinks it's possible that your child has it, more tests may be ordered. Or your doctor may want to wait to see if the symptoms change.
Your doctor thinks it's okay for you to take your child home right now. But you will need to watch for symptoms of appendicitis at home. If your child's symptoms continue or get worse, it's important to call your doctor or get medical care right away. Appendicitis can get serious very quickly. The main treatment is surgery to remove the appendix.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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