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Appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal pain requiring surgery. It occurs when the appendix becomes obstructed, leading to inflammation and infection. Classic symptoms include pain that migrates from the abdomen to the lower right side, along with nausea, vomiting, and fever. However, atypical presentations can delay diagnosis, especially in pregnant women, children, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients. No single test confirms appendicitis, but bloodwork may show elevated white blood cell
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- Jose Arturi Ramirez Osorio
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- EN