Appendicitis Appendicitis is an inflammation of the vermiform appendix caused by obstruction of the intestinal lumen from infection, stricture, fecal mass, foreign body or tumour. Causes 1. Obstruction of the appendix causes accumulation of mucus and swelling leading to appendicitis. 2. Obstruction occurs due to the accumulation of faecal matter, enlargement of lymphoid follicles, intestinal […]
