Doctors Were Shocked When a Stomachache Turned Into this Fatal Condition

Untreated

The doctors sent her away without treating her for the burst appendix. From there, something festered in her organs. Leaving her without care was a grave mistake…

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.