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Why is popcorn one of the only foods that can cause an appendix to rupture? how does it cause this? what other foods could cause this? gi docs?
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Not true.: Appendiceal rupture has nothing to do with the kinds of food you eat. This is an old wive's tale. Rupture is caused by a combination of pressure and erosion of bacteria through the wall of the appendix or surrounding tissue. You may eat all the popcorn you wish.
Answered 11/6/2012
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