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What causes fecalith?
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Fecalith: A fecalith is a hard stool that has formed in the intestine. It can block the appendix causing an appendicitis in someone as well. Many people get hardened stool due to not eating enough fiber and/or not drinking enough fluid.
Answered 3/19/2019
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U/s abdo with CT .Report 6 months back - 7mm appendiculolith with inflammation now u/s no CT - mild thick and tender why no size fecalith mentioned?
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Having rlq pain on off for 6 months. Ct revealed 7mm appendix with fecalith diagnosis chronic appendicitis. Dr not concerned. Says some problem not it?
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Dr. Oz says that eating a lot of starch can lead to appendicitis, because it has a longer chance to cause fecaliths. Is that true?
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