Appendicitis Specialists in Karnataka

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.