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Appendicitis : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Foreign body in appendix

Causes Overview Articles

Appendicitis
Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery in the United States. Appendicitis usually occurs when the appendix becomes blocked by feces, a foreign object, or rarely, a tumor.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 17, 2008
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is usually caused by a blockage of the inside of the appendix, which is called the lumen. Most often, the lumen is blocked by fecal material. Lymphoid tissue, which is present in mucosal lining of the appendix and intestines to help f...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Appendicitis
A careful examination is the best way to diagnose appendicitis. It is often difficult even for experienced physicians to distinguish the symptoms of appendicitis from those of other abdominal disorders. The physician will ask questions regarding t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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