A member asked:

Appendicitis is caused by blocking of stool. so if you have regular bowl movements every morning. does that lower your chance of getting appendicitis?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Appendicitis is not: caused by blocking of stool. It is caused by an inflammation of the appendix which can be triggered by a number of issues. Regular bowel moments will not reduce your risk of appendicitis.

Answered 1/26/2019

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