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Pathophysiology
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Management
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Pedagogy
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Appendicitis
Risk Factors
What are the risk factors for Appendicitis?
Non-modifiable
Age
[1]
Increases from birth
Peaks in teenage years
Decreases in geriatric
Gender
~1.4 X greater risk in
men
than women
[1]
Family history
~3X greater risk
[1]
Ethnicity
Cultures with low intake of dietary fibre are at greater risk
[2]
Seasonal Variation
Greater presentation in the
summer
because of increased ground-level ozone = air pollution
[2]
Trauma to the appendix
[3]
Previous infection
[3]
Modifiable
Low fibre diet
[3]
Increases the viscosity of feces, which can cause fecal matter to get lodged in the appendix
References
:
1. Craig, S. (2015). Appendicitis. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/773895-overview
2.
Bhangu, A., Soreide, K., Di Saverio, S., Assarsson, JH., Drake, FT. (2015). Acute appendicitis: modern understanding of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management. Lancet, 386: 1278-87
3. (2011). Appendicitis. Retrieved from
http://www.vitalhealthzone.com/health/conditions/a/appendicitis/05_risk_factors_for_appendicitis.html#5
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mage 1 from: http://www.wisegeekhealth.com/what-is-the-psoas-sign.htm
Image 2 from:
http://www.metrokids.com/MetroKids/November-2013/Record-a-Family-Medical-History/
Image 3 from: http://www.moodiefoodie.com.au/eat-your-fibre-but-how-much-is-enough/