Appendicitis is inflammation of the vermiform appendix (or just the appendix, for short), a little structure within the lower gastrointestinal tract. In appendicitis, the appendix swells, causing a ...

If you’ve ever had severe stomach pain, you’ve probably Googled “how to know if your appendix burst.” It’s natural that your mind immediately goes to your appendix since there are only so many reasons ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Her experience has renewed focus on ...

Severe appendicitis is sometimes dismissed as mere period pain. But ignoring it can result in serious consequences. Dr Sood ...

That sudden pain in your abdomen might just be indigestion—or it could be something far more serious. When it comes to appendicitis, knowing the difference could save your life. This potentially ...

Appendicitis often begins with dull pain in the lower abdomen. But it can quickly transform into an emergency requiring immediate medical attention. Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a ...

WEBVTT THEO: 9:10 IS THE TIME. IN THIS MORNING'S WOMAN'S DOCTOR, ONE IN 20 PEOPLE IN THE U.S. WILL GET APPENDICITIS. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE APPENDIX BECOMES BLOCKED AND IT CAN HAVE SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao underwent appendix surgery at a Mumbai hospital after a health scare. She is now discharged and ...

A new study examines the factors associated with a potentially missed diagnosis of appendicitis in children and adults in the emergency department. While symptoms of appendicitis may be common, a new ...