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How does rumbling appendix start and what courses it to happen?

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How does rumbling appendix start and what courses it to happen?

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Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small worm-like pouch attached to the large bowel. It can happen at any age but most cases are between 8 and 25 years of age. It is rarely seen in children aged under two years. For young people, appendicitis is probably the most common cause of stomach pain requiring emergency surgery. In most cases, the specific reason for the inflammation is not known but it is sometimes caused by small pieces of hardened stool (faecaliths) that get stuck in the appendix. The symptoms can be extremely variable but often take the following classic pattern. The first sign is usually a pain or discomfort in the centre of the abdomen. This pain comes and goes in waves and is often thought at first to be a simple stomach upset. After a few hours, the pain becomes more noticeable and constant in the lower right part of the stomach. It is increased by movement or coughing. The patient often loses their appetite, feels sick, and vomits. The temperature is r

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