What is the prognosis of Appendicitis?
The prognosis of Appendicitis is that it is a common abdominal issue, with new cases ranging from 100 to 223 per 100,000 people annually, and about 300,000 annual hospital visits in the U.S. related to appendicitis. It usually occurs in individuals aged 5 to 45, with the typical age for diagnosis being 28. Acute appendicitis is slightly more common in males, but both genders can have it, and about 8.6% of men and 6.7% of women will experience acute appendicitis in their lifetime.