What happens if appendicitis isn’t treated?

What happens if appendicitis isn’t treated?

Appendicitis is a very serious condition. If appendicitis isn’t treated, your child’s appendix can burst open (rupture). A ruptured appendix can spread bacteria throughout your child’s abdomen. These bacteria can cause a serious infection called peritonitis. A ruptured appendix also may allow bacteria to infect the bloodstream — a life-threatening condition called sepsis.