Blockage in which organ can cause appendicitis?

Blockage in which organ can cause appendicitis?

• A. Appendix
• B. Liver function
• C. Gallstones
• D. Peritonitis

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that appendicitis starts when the appendix itself becomes obstructed. When the lumen of the appendix is blocked, secretions build up and bacteria multiply, causing increased pressure, reduced blood flow, and inflammation of the appendix. This blockage inside the appendix is what initiates the condition, often due to a fecalith or lymphoid tissue swelling, especially in children.

Liver-related issues or gallstones involve different organs and conditions (cholestasis or cholecystitis) and are not the starting cause of appendicitis. Peritonitis is inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity and can be a complication if the appendix ruptures, but it is not the blockage that causes appendicitis.