United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 19-year-old female asked:
Is there such a thing as chronic appendix have symptoms of appendix but ongoing lower rif pain with other symptoms some doctors say yes some say no.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Boris Aronzonanswered
Anesthesiology 25 years experience
Yes: Chronic inflammation or obstruction of apendix could cause pain. Solution: appendectomy.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Feb 24, 2018
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