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  2. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    A size of over 6 mm is both 95% sensitive and specific for appendicitis. [65] However, because the appendix can be filled with fecal material, causing intraluminal distention, this criterion has shown limited utility in more recent meta-analyses. [66]

  3. Abdominal pain - Wikipedia

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    The underlying cause may involve infection, inflammation, vascular occlusion or bowel obstruction. [7] The pain may elicit nausea and vomiting, abdominal distention, fever and signs of shock. [7] A common condition associated with acute abdominal pain is appendicitis. [8] Here is a list of acute abdomen causes:

  4. Food choice of older adults - Wikipedia

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    Many elderly people are forced into eating softer foods, foods that incorporate fiber and protein, drinking calcium-packed liquids, and so on. Six of the leading causes of death for older adults, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease , stroke , Alzheimer's disease , and diabetes mellitus , have nutrition ...

  5. Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Mechanical obstruction is the cause of about 5 to 15% of cases of severe abdominal pain of sudden onset requiring admission to hospital. [1] [2] Causes of bowel obstruction include adhesions, hernias, volvulus, endometriosis, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, tumors, diverticulitis, ischemic bowel, tuberculosis and intussusception.

  6. Enteritis - Wikipedia

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    Autoimmune causes of enteritis such as Crohn's disease require significant chronic treatment to avoid nutritional deficiencies, cancer, bacterial overgrowth, and other complications. [5] Some patients with mild forms of the disease may not need treatment, but a majority of people with Crohn's disease require glucocorticoid medications.

  7. Taco Kits Recalled in 30 States for Listeria Risk, FDA ... - AOL

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    According to the FDA, listeria "can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems."

  8. Pelvic pain - Wikipedia

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    Most women, at some time in their lives, experience pelvic pain. As girls enter puberty, pelvic or abdominal pain becomes a frequent complaint. Chronic pelvic pain is a common condition with rate of dysmenorrhoea between 16.8 and 81%, dyspareunia between 8-21.8%, and noncyclical pain between 2.1 and 24%.

  9. What Doctors Want Those Over 65 to Know About Getting the ...

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    Older adults and people who are immunocompromised (including people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, people who are pregnant, those with cancer, and more groups) are now encouraged to get two ...