Your child has appendicitis. This is when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. The appendix is a small pouch that hangs off the colon, or large intestine. Its exact purpose is unknown. But once infected, the appendix can burst, sending bacteria into your child’s belly. This can cause severe health problems.
Understand how to properly prepare for your upper GI endoscopy and what you can expect the day of your procedure. Learn what your doctor can do if any abnormalities are noticed.
Having Bowel Surgery: Proctocolectomy with Permanent Ileostomy
This surgery is done to treat diseases of the digestive tract. It removes all of the large intestine. When healed, waste passes from the small intestine through an opening (stoma) in the belly wall and into a pouch outside of the body.
Watch this video to learn what a Nasogastric Tube, or NG tube is, how it works, and why your healthcare provider may decide you need one in the hospital.
