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Can you rupture an appendix from pressing on it or jumping pulling your leg up to your stomach etc?

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Dr. Heather Pickett answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Very unlikely: The appendix is fairly deep in your abdomen protected by layers. If you have pain from jumping/pulling it is likely a muscle strain or depending on location, a hernia. Hope that helps.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 5/28/2017

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