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by Tondoteottotote on July 27th, 2008

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What commonly causes an appendix to burst?

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  • by LarryH54 on July 27th, 2008

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    That doesn't happen much these days. But when I was about 5, it nearly happened to me. Cause? Severe infection. The dr. said that it was the size of an adult's appendix. I'm lucky to be here!

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  • by Mentalmum is back on July 27th, 2008

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    im not sure, but i would guess infection.

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  • by MeMySelfAnEye on July 27th, 2008

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    An appendix will burst if it's severely inflamed.

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