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Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch attached to your large intestine. |
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Symptoms
The symptoms of appendicitis vary. It can be hard to diagnose appendicitis in young children, the elderly, and women ...
Causes
Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery in the United States. Appendicitis usual...
Tests
If you have appendicitis, your pain increases when the doctor suddenly releases the pressure after gently pressing on...
Treatments
If you have an uncomplicated case, a surgeon will remove your appendix soon after your doctor thinks you might have t...
Complications
Abnormal connections between abdominal organs or between these organs and the skin surface; Abscess; Infection of the...
Prevention
In general, appendicitis cannot be prevented. The incidence of appendicitis is lower in cultures where people eat mor...
Doctor Specialties
Call your local emergency department or emergency medical service (such as 911) if: Your pain is severe, sudden and s...
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