Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed. Its symptoms can become very uncomfortable, painful, and potentially life-threatening if left untreated.
Sudden appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring surgery in the United States. Additionally, more than 5 percent of the population develops appendicitis at some point.
Though it most commonly occurs between the ages of 10 and 30, appendicitis can develop at any age.
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| The appendix is a tube-shaped piece of tissue attached to part of the long intestine and severe pain is often the first symptom of appendicitis. In most cases, it will begin near the belly button and surgery may be needed to treat a case of appendicitis. |
Source: medicalnewstoday
