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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • No known prevention

Prevention Overview Articles

Appendicitis
In general, appendicitis cannot be prevented. The incidence of appendicitis is lower in cultures where people eat more daily dietary fiber, which is thought to decrease the viscosity of feces, decrease bowel transit time, and discourage formation ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is probably not preventable, although there is some indication that a diet high in leafy green vegetables may help prevent appendicitis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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