Appendicitis Specialists in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi
Appendicitis is the acute inflammation of the appendix, a small finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine, most commonly caused by an obstruction that…
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Causes of Appendicitis
Most commonly caused by obstruction of the appendix opening by hardened stool (fecalith), swollen lymphoid tissue following a viral infection, or rarely a tumor or parasite. The blockage leads to increased pressure, impaired blood flow, and bacterial invasion of the appendix wall, causing inflammation and infection. It can occur at any age but is most frequent between ages 10 and 30.