Appendicitis

- First described in 1886
- A medical emergency!NDDIC: Appendicitis
- More common in men than womeneMedicine: Appendicitis
- Can affect any age groupeMedicine: Appendicitis
- Rarely occurs in infantseMedicine: Appendicitis
- Mortality rate: Less than 1% (nonperforated)American Family Physician: Acute Appendicitis: Review and Update (November 1, 1999)
- No preventionCleveland Clinic: Appendicitis

Appendicitis is a serious medical condition in which the appendix, a part of a human's anatomy that's function has puzzled scientists for centuries, becomes inflamed. Since their is no way to cure appendicitis without an appendectomy, the surgical removal of the appendix, physicians consider appendicitis to be a medical emergency.NDDIC: Appendicitis
United States Statistics
- Incidence: 4 per 100 childreneMedicine: Appendicitis
- 7% of the population will have an appendectomyeMedicine: Appendicitis
- Peak ages: 10 to 30 years of ageAmerican Family Physician: Acute Appendicitis: Review and Update (November 1, 1999)
Symptoms of Appendicitis
- Pain in lower right abdomen
- Pain around navel
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Disclaimer

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have appendicitis, please contact a doctor immediately. Appendicitis is considered a medical emergency!

Symptoms of Appendicitis

An explanation of how the symptoms occur and where they are located.

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