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If you suspect that your child may have appendicitis, find the closest emergency room to you so your child can start on the road to improved health.
The appendix is a finger-shaped pouch attached to the colon (large intestine), located within the right lower side of the abdomen (belly). Appendicitis occurs when the lining of the appendix becomes inflamed due to blockage by an appendicolith (stool ball) or possibly due to the presence of an infection. As the inflammation worsens, the appendix begins to swell or enlarge, and may fill with pus. The lining of the appendix may also break down or potentially rupture.
If appendicitis is not recognized early enough, your child’s appendix can burst and lead to a serious, life-threatening infection that can spread throughout the body. Because the appendix is not a vital organ, the most effective treatment for appendicitis is using surgery to remove it.
Signs and symptoms of appendicitis may include:
If your child experiences any of the above symptoms – especially severe abdominal pain – they should be evaluated either by their pediatrician or brought to the nearest emergency room. Appendicitis is considered an emergency medical situation and should be treated promptly.
Appendicitis is thought to be inflammation of the appendix related to infection and/or blockage. This leads to swelling and can even lead to the formation of a hole in the lining of the appendix, called a perforation. A perforation can allow the infection to spread into the abdomen.
People of any age can develop appendicitis. There are no known risk factors.
If you suspect that your child may have appendicitis, find the closest emergency room to you so your child can start on the road to improved health.
Information will update every 5 minutes. ER Wait Times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Estimated Wait Times as of: Saturday, September 30, 2023 8:33 AM
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Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Crossroads | Directions | 0 min |
Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 0 min |
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 8 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 8 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 6 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 6 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 3 min |