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Why can applying a heating pad above an inflamed appendix cause the appendix to rupture?
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Unrelated: Applying a heating pad woukd not cause appendicitis to rupture.
Answered 7/16/2013
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Does it?: Never heard that before. Dont think it can cause appendiceal rupture which is related to pressure and compromised blood supply.
Answered 7/17/2013
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