Question 1

what is the cause of appendicitis?

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Unknown: Appendicitis can occur from infancy into the very elderly. I am not aware of any causes for appendicitis.  One medical site lists the most common age group for appendicitis is ages 10-30.

Question 2

what are the causes of appendicitis?

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Unknown: It is unclear what causes appendicitis, although many cases are associated with obstruction of the appendix, leading to it's rupture.

Question 3

what are the main cause of appendicitis?

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The lumen: Or internal opening of the appendix gets obstructed by swelling or blockage with particle of food or stool, causing an infection and thus appendicitis.

Question 4

what are the causes of appendicitis in teens?

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Unknown: Appendicitis can occur from infancy into the very elderly. I am not aware of any causes for appendicitis.  One medical site lists the most common age group for appendicitis is ages 10-30.

Question 5

what are the causes of appendicitis? right above my hip, on the right side of my body hurts.

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Fecolith: Most appendicitis is caused by a blockage of the lumen of the appendix. Common causes are fecoliths (small pieces of stool, ) enlarged lymph within the organ, even tumor. The usual presentation is a vague pain in mid abdomen that moves to settle in right lower quadrant, associated with nausea, loss of appetite, and fever. Not diarrhea. Peaks to rupture in 24-72 hrs.Seek attention. Good luck.

Question 6

what are the causes and symptoms of appendicitis?

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Causes not: Really known. Usually starts with discomfort around the navel that localizes to the right lower quadrant and and becomes more severe.

Question 7

which other conditions would cause similar symptoms of appendicitis?

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Many conditions: Mesenteric adenitis, crohn's ileitis, meckel's diverticulitis, ovarian cyst rupture, pelvic infections, cecal diverticulitis, foreign body perforation, cholecystitis, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, perforated ulcer, volvulus, cancer.  Or just regular gastroenteritis, a stomach ache.  That is why you need to see a doctor.

Question 8

what causes an appendicitis? one of my friends recently had one, and i have always wanted to know

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The : The appendix is a small pouch that is at the end of your colon, on the right side to be exact. If you touch the lower part of your abdomen on the right side then you will be in the area of the appendix. The exact function of the appendix is unknown. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The causes of appendicitis can be infection, namely by a stomach virus or bacterial infection. Another cause of appendicitis is an obstruction of the appendix, either by a piece of hard stool or even food.

Question 9

how painful is the pain caused by appendicitis?

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Appendicitis: It may not be too bad initially but can become very severe as the condition progresses.

Question 10

could eating cause aggravation to grumbling appendicitis?

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Food: If you are experiencing nausea - it might push you over the edge with vomiting. Sometimes the pain from an inflamed appendix can start around your naval. The pain usually worsens over time and moves to mcburney's point which is in the right lower quadrant of your abdomen. Usually the area is tender when touched or when pressure is released.   See below >>>.

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