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 ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – Appendicitis is a common yet potentially serious medical condition that often requires prompt intervention. In fact, it is the most common abdominal surgical emergency in the world. It ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Right-sided stomach pain can signal appendicitis, needing medical attention if sharper pain develops.Gallstones may cause upper right-sided pain, especially ...

After 10 years, just over half the people in a trial of antibiotics for appendicitis have not needed an appendectomy.

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 ...

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