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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
Some of the risk factors of appendicitis are unpreventable:
- Age - children and young adults are more likely to experience appendicitis, with the risk factor highest in those who are aged between 10-30. The reason for this is not known
- Infection - a recent infection, especially if it occurs in the gastrointestinal system is a known risk factor for increasing likelihood of infection of the appendix and subsequent appendicitis
- Trauma to the appendix - if the appendix has been injured in some way (through an accident of some sort that causes internal injuries), this can also increase risk for appendicitis where the appendix becomes very inflamed and swollen and risk for rupture also increases
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Some of the risk factors for appendicitis may be preventable:
- Low fibre diet - a low fibre diet is linked to many digestive disorders that can increase risk of appendicitis. A low fibre diet especially increases risk for constipation and this can cause some of the faecal matter to become lodged in the appendix and cause appendicitis
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< 4: prevention 6: complications > 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.
