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- What is appendicitis?
- Symptoms of appendicitis
- Causes of appendicitis
- Prevention of appendicitis
- Risk factors for appendicitis
- Complications of appendicitis
- When to see a doctor about appendicitis
- Diagnosis of appendicitis
- Conventional treatment of appendicitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of appendicitis
- Living with appendicitis
- Caring for someone with appendicitis
Appendicitis may be unpreventable in certain circumstances:
- Injury - any injury to the abdominal area near the appendix has the potential to cause it to be inflamed and likely to rupture, if the trauma is severe enough
- Recent infection - it is well known that the risk for appendicitis, especially in children and younger adults, can be much higher after a recent infection in the digestive system (or other part of the body) which travels to the appendix to cause it to be infected and inflamed
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There are some medical experts who think that proper digestion is a possible way to prevent appendicitis (especially the mild form) from occurring:
- Diet - a healthy diet, rich in fibre from vegetables, fruit, wholegrains and legumes is vital for a healthy digestive system and to prevent various digestive disorders. Studies show that people whose diet is high in fibre have lower incidence of appendicitis
- Obstruction - an obstruction in the bowel (colon) or improper working bowel can lead to obstruction in the appendix - if the faecal matter does not move past the appendix and get stuck in it. Obstruction is generally linked to a poor diet, which is low in fibre, although some cases of obstruction may not be caused by poor diet
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< 3: causes 5: risk factors > Last reviewed: 2 October 2009 || Last updated: 3 October 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
