Posts By Lynn Hetzler
Appendicitis Epidemiology
The incidence of appendicitis has fortunately been declining steadily since the 1940s. Incidence of Appendicitis The incidence of appendicitis is about 233 cases per 100,000 people.…
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Appendicitis Prognosis
With a prompt diagnosis and early treatment with surgery, the prognosis of appendicitis is very good. Without surgery or antibiotics, more than 50 percent of people with appendicitis die.…
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Appendicitis Treatment Options
Appendicitis requires treatment to reduce the risk of a ruptured, or perforated, appendix or other complications. Treatment depends largely on the type of appendicitis—chronic or acute—and the…
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How Can You Prevent Appendicitis?
There is no sure way to prevent appendicitis, but appendicitis is less common in areas of the world where people eat high-fiber diets and more common in countries where people eat fewer…
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Appendicitis Diagnosis
Diagnosis of appendicitis begins by obtaining a patient history to determine the patient’s family history of appendicitis, risk factors, and symptoms. The clinician will evaluate the…
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What are the Signs & Symptoms of Appendicitis?
The signs and symptoms of appendicitis can be inconsistent from patient to patient. In other words, not every patient with appendicitis experiences the same signs and symptoms. In fact, only…
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What are the Causes of Appendicitis?
Appendicitis can have more than one cause. In many cases, the cause of appendicitis is unclear. That being said, blockages at or near the opening to the appendix are common identifiable causes…
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