Appendicitis happens when the appendix - part of the intestines - becomes inflamed. If left untreated it can burst and infectious materials can get into the abdominal cavity lining, which can be fatal ...

Our appendix, a thin tube positioned where our small intestine meets our large intestine, is a perplexing organ. In fact, ...

If you've had stomach pain recently, you might have wondered how to check if you have appendicitis at home. Appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal pain that results in surgery in the ...

Using antibiotics to treat uncomplicated cases of appendicitis resulted in less pain and fewer days off from school for kids, researchers report in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.