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Is it true that eating potatoe peels can give you an appendix?

My mom heard it from someone. I know it's kind of weird, but is it true? I've never heard of potatoe peels giving you an appendix, but I'm not sure. Please someone answer this question! Thanks!

Public Comments

1. No.
2. You are born with an appendix. It may become inflamed for many reasons, one being just because it does. Potato (this is how it's spelled) peels will not cause you any harm if they are clean. They are actually good for you. Do you know the symptoms of appendicitis? Find them out and hope you have no problems.
3. I have never heard that eating potato skins can give you medical problems.... I do know that potato skins have more vitamins and helpful minerals than even the meat of the potato. Lots of vitamin C.
4. that makes no sense... i guess your talking about appendicitis. because everyone has an appendix.. i dont think any one knows what causes appendicitis. the appendix is a small fingerlike appendage that hangs off your cecum....the begining of your large intestine. there is no real physiological reason for the appendix but it causes people to get really sick and sometimes die because of infection if it ruptures. the appendix is roughly located in the midpoint between your hip and belly button on your right side. Appendicitis is characterize by sudden unrelenting sharp pain in that area. Hope i answered your questions
5. no, food can't give you an appendix, but some foods can cause your appendix to become inflamed...that is called appendicitis and can be very dangerous if it erupts...
6. Yes, thats how babies get their appendix, they eat potatoe peels and then one magical night, the appendix fairy comes and gives them an appendix. Most choose to keep it attached to their colon, but a few like to keep it in a special jar beside their bed.
7. you were born with an appendix.
8. Most vitamins in fruit and vegetables come from the skin. They are good for you. Appendicitis will not come from potato peels.
9. Unless yours has been surgically removed, you already have one. Why do you want another one? EMT