Question
How long does it take for a child to recover after appendicitis surgery? My son is six years old and often drinks a lot of cold drinks. Now he has appendicitis and has undergone surgery, so I would like to ask how long the recovery period is.
Answer
Generally, patients can be discharged and have the stitches removed after about 7 days following surgery, and it usually takes about 1 to 2 weeks to fully recover and return to daily life. In the current situation, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s treatment instructions. This type of appendicitis is usually caused by bacterial infection and often requires an appendectomy. There may be a period of one or two days after surgery when the patient cannot have dinner and will need to wait until they can pass gas before eating a lot of light foods.