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How do you know if your suffering from chronic appendix ?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Uncommon: Recurrent pain over appendix. Mass or swelling on CT scan. Exams and imaging to,prove. In young females, other issues are more common with tubes, ovaries, etc.

Answered 12/2/2014

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Difficult diagnosis: Chronic appendicitis is caused by inflammation of the appendix that extends over period of time. Controversy as to whether this actually represents a true disease, Some postulate that intermittent bouts of obstruction and inflammation are the cause.Chronic appendicitis may appear with mild abdominal tenderness, pain, and malaise or lethargy.Diagnosing chronic appendicitis difficult.

Answered 3/23/2017

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