Appendicitis is not an inherited condition, but genetics may play a role. However, the cause of appendicitis is often unclear. Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. An infection may ...

In a 2018 study, researchers found that of 207 people undergoing ultrasound imaging for suspected appendicitis, 8 had appendicitis, and 35 had strep pharyngitis.

Risk factors for appendicitis Appendicitis occurs most often in people between the ages of 5 and 45 years. There is a slightly higher incidence of male appendicitis than female appendicitis.

Lacey died at King's College Hospital after suffering multi-organ failure on June 4, 2021. Dr Morris said Lacey's condition, acute retrocaecal appendicitis, is not recognised enough.

Schoolgirl, 11, died after four doctors 'missed her appendicitis', inquest hears Lacey Brookman died following surgery to remove her inflamed appendix The Year 6 pupil had symptoms which were not ...

The Rocket Man's appendix is severely inflamed. Elton John has been forced to postpone an upcoming European tour after coming down with a nasty case of appendicitis that will mean he'll have to ...

What’s the jump test for appendicitis? The jump test is a good way to see if your child might have appendicitis, especially for young kids who may not be able to describe their pain or its ...

It suggested an appendicular stump, which was retrocaecal. It further submitted that in the medical literature review, stump appendicitis results in more than 60 per cent of patients, following open ...

Here is his full story, based on legal documents. Amit Prasad, the 27-year-old banker, had to bear a double ordeal – physical and financial. While on one hand, the young professional from Jharkhand ...

Can chronic stress also lead to appendicitis? Dr. Praveen CR, Senior Consultant, General GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Manipal Hospitals, Varthur Road Branch, explains the connection between stress ...

Stress and anxiety can’t directly cause appendicitis. But they may contribute to problems with your gastrointestinal system, which can sometimes lead to appendicitis or cause other types of ...