Originally Posted by Beso (Post 11641542)

Can ruptured appendix cause sepsis.? And can scarlet fever cause ruptured appendix?

Originally Posted by Quantum Boy (Post 11641715)

Both my kids had it 7 - and - 6 years ago (not at the same time, oldest had it, then youngest had it almost exactly one year later - very odd timing) and yes it can cause sepsis and is quite dangerous without antibiotics, but manageable with antibiotics. It's the "sickest looking" my eldest has ever been, she looked like a little ghost and lost a lot of weight. My youngest took it in her stride and had a bit of a fever for 3/4 days and that was it. Again antibiotics are key it's not one to try to "power through" - meningitis/sepsis is a big risk with scarlett fever.



A ruptured appendix is a HUGE sepsis risk and is why a lot of people die from a burst appendix. You don't actually need the appendix. It's all the toxic **** it pours into your torso if it ruptures that'll kill you.

For the second part, seemingly SF can on very rare occasions cause appendicitis (which if bad enough could cause a ruptured appendix) but it's not a common side effect. So "It is possible but not likely" on that one.

Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11642049)

Are you OK Parm, why are you asking about that stuff?

Originally Posted by Beso (Post 11642301)

Yeah, my grand daughter gave us all a big fright last weekend, she like a different wee girl today though..she's such a warrior, and lucky to have parents that insisted she remains in hospital or she would have been sent home with rupturing appendix.

She's telling the nurses off this morning.

Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11642304)

Oh god, that must have been scary, glad she's on the mend now

Originally Posted by Beso (Post 11642323)

Thanks Niamh. She was singing along with papa last night to her favourite nursery rhymes.

Originally Posted by Beso (Post 11644195)

Little skyler has made so much progress she will be getting back home on Saturday.





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Originally Posted by Beso (Post 11644195)

Little skyler has made so much progress she will be getting back home on Saturday.


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Originally Posted by LaLaLand (Post 11644238)

Even a common cold can lead to sepsis in some cases, so I’d imagine SF definitely can.