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Can you remove your appendix without having appendicitis?

Usually, the appendix is only removed when there is a confirmed or highly suspected case of appendicitis. In some cases, if you are undergoing abdominal surgery for a different condition, you and your surgeon could decide to remove the appendix at the same time to prevent any future potential cases of appendicitis. There are risks of adding this additional surgery, such as increased risk of bleeding and infection. There is also additional pain and healing time that should be considered. These issues should be discussed with your physician.

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