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A member asked:

Can i get hungry with chronic appendicitis ? idk if i'm just paranoid over appendix pain cus i feel some discomfort but i get hungry & eat

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Depends on who: You ask, but chronic appendicitis does not occur or is extremely rare and unlikely. Appendicitis is progressively worsening infection with increasing right lower abdominal pain over 24-48 hours with nausea and loss of appetite. See a surgeon or go to an er for evaluation if you are getting worse problems.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/20/2014

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