Appendicitis is a condition where the appendix becomes swollen, inflamed, and filled with pus. The appendix is a small finger-shaped pouch on the right side of the abdomen, connected to the colon. The exact role of the appendix is not clear. It may be an area that hosts friendly bacteria, which help digestion and fight infection.
It may also be related to the immune system and influence the body's ability to fight off infection. Appendicitis probably happens because either a stomach infection moves to the appendix or a hard piece of stool becomes trapped in the appendix, causing infection
Appendicitis can occur at any age, most commonly ranging from older children to adults in their 30s. It most commonly occurs in the second decade of life.
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