You may need an appendectomy to remove your appendix if you show symptoms of appendicitis. Appendicitis is a medical emergency. It is when your appendix becomes sore, swollen, and infected. If you have appendicitis, there is a serious risk your appendix may burst or rupture.

Does early appendicitis need surgery?

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. It's a medical emergency that almost always requires surgery as soon as possible to remove the appendix. Luckily, you can live just fine without it.

How long can you wait to get surgery for appendicitis?

After a burst appendicitis your surgery might be longer and more complex as we try to remove your appendix. In fact, sometimes we will recommend waiting 6 - 8 week for you to get surgery. This wait allows the infection and inflammation to resolve as you use antibiotics.