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How do i prevent appendicitis?

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Unknown.: As we don't really understand what causes appendicitis, we have no way to prevent it. Like many acute illnesses, the sooner we diagnose it, the better people do.

Answered 12/27/2012

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

You don't: Can't be done. It's just bad luck.

Answered 3/2/2013

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I am not aware: Of any way of preventing appendicitis, short of surgical removal. I have performed prophylactic appendectomy once on a person who was about to embark on a solo around the world yacht trip, so he would not develop appendicitis while he was many days away from medical care. Besides this unique situation, i cannot think of any other for which a prophylactic appendectomy would become advisable.

Answered 7/15/2013

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