Appendectomy May Increase Risk of Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease, a rare digestive disorder, is more likely to appear in people who have had their appendix removed, according to a recent study of 200,000 people.

The study compared people who had had an appendectomy with those who had not, and found that those who had undergone the surgery were 47 percent more likely to develop Crohn’s disease, not only soon after surgery but also 10 years later, than those who had not.

Researchers are not certain whether appendicitis increases the risk of Crohn’s disease or vice versa, but hope the association will lead to an increased understanding of both conditions.

There is no known cure for Crohn's disease, which is a type of inflammatory bowel disease with symptoms that include pain, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, bleeding and weight loss.

The causes of appendicitis are also unknown, though one theory associates the condition with a lack of fiber. Researchers note that this association has not been proven.

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