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Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Typical causes have been linked to anything from infection and growths to abdominal trauma, but there is a growing body of evidence that suggests our appendix is sensitive to air pollution. Does this mean air pollution could be the source of appendicitis?
This seemingly unimportant organ can deliver abdominal pain and seriously uncomfortable feelings. Should they rupture, poisons can contaminate your body and worse, can cause death.
We often think that we get appendicitis as a result of blockage inside the appendix. Less evident is that appendicitis in a recent body ailment not really noticed until[...]