Appendicitis
Appendicitis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. While gastrointestinal bleeding is a separate concern, it is not a recognized risk factor specifically for appendicitis.
Incorrect. Being a non-smoker is a positive health behavior but is not identified as a risk factor for appendicitis.
Correct. Having a history of ulcerative colitis, which is an inflammatory bowel disease, is a potential predisposing condition for developing appendicitis.
Incorrect. Maintaining a vegetarian diet is generally considered a healthy dietary choice but is not identified as a specific risk factor for appendicitis.
A) Incorrect. While gastrointestinal bleeding is a separate concern, it is not a recognized risk factor specifically for appendicitis.
B) Incorrect. Being a non-smoker is a positive health behavior but is not identified as a risk factor for appendicitis.
C) Correct. Having a history of ulcerative colitis, which is an inflammatory bowel disease, is a potential predisposing condition for developing appendicitis.
D) Incorrect. Maintaining a vegetarian diet is generally considered a healthy dietary choice but is not identified as a specific risk factor for appendicitis.