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Is it possible to rupture your appendix from turning or twisting your abdomen an unusual way?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Should not be possible to rupture a normal appendix from twisting or turning.

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/12/2015

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