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Symptoms of appendicitis may require emergency medical attention. Without immediate care, the appendix can burst. A burst appendix releases bacteria and pus, which can cause severe complications. The ...
If you’ve ever been told that swallowing a fruit seed could land you in the hospital with appendicitis, you’re not alone. This myth has been circulating for generations. But is there any truth to it?