Predisposing Factor of Appendicitis

Predisposition factor of Appendicitis

The most common cause of appendicitis is luminal obstruction by feces, which ultimately damage the mucosal blood supply and tear that causes inflammation (Esther Monica, 2002: 63).

Lumen is usually by faecal and stimulate release of mucus secretions that cause swelling. The cause of appendicitis also can occur because tumors, worms, viruses and bacteria that enter the appendix and cause the appendix to swell due to a lot of mucus out.

From the description of the experts on the causes of appendicitis are:

• Lumen obstruction by feces
• Fecalith in lumen appendik
• Tumor
• Worms
• Viruses or bacteria

Meanwhile, according Oswari E (2005: 211) cause of appendicitis is not known with certainty. Germs are often found in the appendix is not known with certainty. Lumen which is often found in the appendix is found in the inflamed appendix is E. Coli and streptococcus.

Etiology Appendisitis by Inayah Iin (2004: 196) is:

• Dietary fiber less
• Stone
• Tumor
• Worms or parasites
• Intestinal infection
• Foreign body