A member asked:

If i eat greens daily , fresh fruits , wheat , fiber , water & excersis can i less likley get appendicities ?

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Dr. Nina Hall answered

Specializes in Surgery

No but good for you: Appendicitis is caused by obstruction of opening from colon to appendix with bacterial overgrowth, not easy to prevent. However, above items will help keep you regular and decrease your risk for hemorrhoids, abdominal discomfort, colon cancer and obesity, all good for you!

Answered 7/11/2015

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