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What are the causes of appendicitis in teens?
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Unknown: Appendicitis can occur from infancy into the very elderly. I am not aware of any causes for appendicitis. One medical site lists the most common age group for appendicitis is ages 10-30.
Answered 10/4/2016
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A fecalith : A small dry stool plugs the opening of the appendix. Check out my web site www.Appendicitis.Pro for more.
Answered 6/6/2013
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