Appendicitis

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Overview

Appendicitis is a relatively common condition and is estimated to occur in around 10% of the general population. The appendix resembles a smaller, thinner version of the pinky finger. It is located in the right lower abdomen attached to the beginning of the large bowel (cecum) and generally does not cause any problems. If the channel in that little tube get blocked by small stones or matter, bacteria can grow, causing an inflammation of the appendix.

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