If an appendix ruptures, how long would it take for sepsis to occur due to peritonitis?

4 Comments on “If an appendix ruptures, how long would it take for sepsis to occur due to peritonitis?”

1. All of these consequences can occur but not necessarily all of them , so peritonitis can occur in few hours to few days, and sepsis can take few days to weeks,depending on the case and when surgical inerference has happened after ruptured appendix..
   Any further soecific question , you are welcome to ask.

2. Hi
   Within first few Hours peritonitis occur
   If drainage is applied early patient can be saved with good course of antibiotics
   Kidney failure and sepsis depends on type of infection and put formation
   Can not give u an accurate estimation but we are taking mainly days if no help received and weeks to month if care is given (may not happen with good care and a non resistant infection)
   Good Luck

3. Hours most probably, but never days
   Once peritonitis occur, it’s a life threatening condition

4. Hi.
   Thanks for the query..

   Well, Peritonitis can cause rapid spread of Infection if it is severe and can lead to multiple organ failure..

   So it is better to avoid delay and consult a Physician or Gastroenterologist and get evaluated..

   Immediate medical and surgical intervention is a must..

   Hope this helps