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  2. Fecalith - Wikipedia

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    It is also called appendicolith when it occurs in the appendix and is sometimes concurrent with appendicitis. [1] They can also obstruct diverticula. It can form secondary to fecal impaction. A fecaloma is a more severe form of fecal impaction, and a hardened fecaloma may be considered a giant fecalith. The term is from the Greek líthos=stone. [2]

  3. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    If appendicitis resolves spontaneously, it remains controversial whether an elective interval appendectomy should be performed to prevent a recurrent episode of appendicitis. Atypical appendicitis (associated with suppurative appendicitis) is more challenging to diagnose and is more apt to be complicated even when operated early.

  4. Hamburger sign - Wikipedia

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    The hamburger sign is used in the diagnosis of appendicitis. [1] The sign is used to rule out that disease, with the physician inquiring if the patient would like to consume their favourite food. [2] If a patient wants to eat, consider a diagnosis other than appendicitis. Anorexia is 80% sensitive for appendicitis. [1]

  5. Is your stomach pain from appendicitis? At-home tests to see ...

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    There are several tests you can try at home to see if you may have appendicitis, such as the knee test and the hamburger sign. However, these maneuvers on their own aren’t enough to diagnose ...

  6. Mild appendicitis symptoms can be safely treated with ... - AOL

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    A new analysis found that outpatient management of appendicitis with antibiotics is safe for selected patients, which may allow people to avoid hospitalization

  7. Abdominal pain - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal pain, also known as a stomach ache, is a symptom associated with both non-serious and serious medical issues. Since the abdomen contains most of the body's vital organs, it can be an indicator of a wide variety of diseases.

  8. Eat These Expert-Recommended Foods to Lower Your Blood ...

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    Your diet plays a crucial role in your blood pressure and the foods you eat can either lower or raise your numbers, explains Melissa Prest, D.C.N., R.D.N., national media spokesperson for the ...

  9. Sattvic diet - Wikipedia

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    A sattvic diet is a type of plant-based diet within Ayurveda [1] where food is divided into what is defined as three yogic qualities known as sattva. [2] In this system of dietary classification, foods that decrease the energy of the body are considered tamasic, while those that increase the energy of the body are considered rajasic.