Do you have any information on Atkinson's Disease in Dogs. We recently had a 3-year-old German Shepard who developed sudden kidney failure and died. The vet says the dog had symptoms of Atkinson's Disease. Can't seem to find any information regarding prevention, detection and treatment. Cathy Wade.
Appendicitis is caused by a blockage of the hollow portion of the appendix. This is most commonly due to a calcified stone made of feces. Inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection, parasites, gallstone, or tumors may also cause the blockage.
Intensifying Pain. Most people know that appendicitis causes pain, but they arenât necessarily familiar with the painâs typical pathology. While appendicitis pain will become severe, in about 50 percent of cases, it starts out as a dull ache that seems to originate around your belly button area.