Q: Which doctor should I consult for appendicitis?
A: A physician or a general surgeon is usually the one who is first consulted for appendicitis. Emergency Room admissions are very common due to the severe pain associated with the condition.
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Q: In what age group do you frequently see the occurrence of appendicitis?
A: Appendicitis is frequently observed between the ages of 10 and 30 years.
Q: What is the misdiagnosis rate of appendicitis?
A: The misdiagnosis rate is 12%-30%.
Q: What is false-negative appendectomy?
A: Diagnosing appendicitis even though the condition is not appendicitis, is called false-negative appendectomy.
Q: Does diet prevent appendicitis?
A: To date, there is no evidence that diet can prevent or treat appendicitis.
Q: What is stump appendectomy?
A: This is a rare complication of appendectomy when there is inflammation in the remaining appendix following the surgery.
