Increased bacterial activity Acute Abdomen Signs & symptoms ACUTE APPENDICITIS . Can affect anyone but most common in adolescence from the age of10-20yrs. It is the world’s common emergency in abdominal surgery with 300,000 cases of acute appendectomy in the US. Less intake of dietary fibre Improper mastication Infection Obstruction For more information, visit your nearest Health Care Facility Marks, J.W. Appendicitis symptoms, causes, treatments, and surgery. [Cited 2017 March 7]. Available from: http://www.medicinenet.com/appendicitis/article.htm Incidence & Risk population Management Surgery Antibiotics Risk factors Complications Pathophysiology Post-operative Untreated Prolonged accumulation of faeces in the appendix faecalith Lymphoid hyperplasia in response to bacterial activity Increased bacterial activity Luminal obstruction inflammation Acute appendicitis -wound infection -intra-abdominal abscess -incisional hernia -respiratory complications Prevention Adequate intake of fluid and dietary fibre

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