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appendicitis

appendicitis and where the appendix is located in the body.

appendicitis is a common reason for belly pain. it happens when the appendix becomes infected and inflamed.

your appendix is a small, finger-shaped sac that is attached to your large intestine. experts do not know what the appendix does in the body. most of the time it does not cause problems.

current as of: july 26, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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