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Can your appendix being blocked up from feces really lead to appendicitis?
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Yes: The simple answer is yes. Usually there is something else in the feces that didn't get digested that can block the appendix.
Answered 3/11/2013
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Yes: A fecalith, or a ball of stool, can obstruct the appendix and cause it to become inflamed, leading to appendicitis.
Answered 4/26/2015
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