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Can IBS Cause The Appendicitis To Flair Up?

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Question : Can IBS cause the apendix to flair up?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it can

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted the history you have provided.
Since appendix is a part of large bowel which is affected in IBS, appendicitis can get flared up.
Since you have severe symptoms I hope investigations too have been done.
Please give details.
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Can IBS Cause The Appendicitis To Flair Up?

Brief Answer: Yes, it can Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. Noted the history you have provided. Since appendix is a part of large bowel which is affected in IBS, appendicitis can get flared up. Since you have severe symptoms I hope investigations too have been done. Please give details.