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What is the age of appendecitis and how do you know if you have it?is it like unbearable pain or a little pain?
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Appencitis: Although appendicitis can happen at any age 10 year old and 20 year old males are very common times to get an appy. The pain is usually not severe initially, but gets progressively worse to a degre that it is difficult to stand or walk. Most people with an appendicitis want to lie still.
Answered 2/20/2013
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