What is appendicitis?
Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the beginning of the large intestine.
How do members experience appendicitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with appendicitis*
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Fatigue
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Back pain
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Stress
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Headaches
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for appendicitis*
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Who has appendicitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 16 | |
| 30s | 41 | |
| 40s | 45 | |
| 50s | 53 | |
| 60s | 34 | |
| 70+ | 25 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 55 | |
| Female | 161 |
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