Conservative management is a type of medical treatment defined by the avoidance of invasive measures such as surgery or other
invasive procedures, usually with the intent to preserve function or body parts. For example, in
appendicitis
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. However, approximately 40% of people do not have these typical symptoms. Severe complications of a r ...
, conservative management may include
watchful waiting and treatment with antibiotics, as opposed to
surgical removal of the appendix.
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