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Can constipation cause appendicities ?
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It is not possible: Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix becomes inflamed and fills with pus. It has nothing to do with constipation. See your PCP for evaluation and more information.
Answered 8/12/2016
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Appendicitis: Is caused by debris caught in the appendiceal pouch , leading to inflammation and infection. Stool can be some such debris
Answered 8/11/2017
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