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A member asked:

8 year old dr said appendix was enlarged but not inflamed. why?

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Dr. William Simon answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Appendix size: Appendix can be different sizes. Sounds like yours is on the large size, This could certainly be normal for you.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/15/2016

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