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Appendicitis

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'Appendicitis' suggests a serious medical condition requiring prompt attention. SlideIf you have symptoms like sudden stomach pain, it might be appendicitis, so seek medical help immediately.
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Not ChronicPlay
'Appendicitis' is not a long-term illness but a sudden, acute condition. SlideUnlike diabetes, you don't manage appendicitis over time; it's a sudden emergency.
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Surgery RelatedPlay
'Appendicitis' often leads to surgery to remove the appendix, called an appendectomy. SlideShe was diagnosed with appendicitis and had an appendectomy the same day.