The tip of the appendix become inflamed in the initial stage. At time the appendix get necrosis. Appendix may burst, giving rise to peritonitis.
appendicitis
appendicitis
The medical term for the appendix is, appendix.
My guess... If the appendix bursts, it is harmful to the body as the appendix contains many toxins and infections
Appendicitis is the Inflammation of the appendix and is caused by a blockage covering the only opening of the appendix.
appendicitis
appendicitis
Appendicitis
Yes. You can get appendicitis at any age (as long as you have an appendix).
No. It will not bring you appendicitis. Some times a small seed is found lodged in the lumen of appendix and cause appendicitis.
Smoking can indirectly affect the appendix. Smoking restricts blood flow to all the organs, including the appendix. Gastrointestinal cancers which are linked to smoking can also influence the appendix.
I am sure anybody can have appendicitis if they still have their appendix. The appendix is small at the end of the intestine, so as long as it is still in the body, there is a chance of something going wrong with it..