This small organ can cause big problems when inflammation sets in, potentially leading to life-threatening complications if left untreated. That nagging pain in your abdomen might be more than just a ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Lower abdominal pain is not a disease but a symptom of various ...

It is found in the lower right portion of the abdominal area. In some instances, upon inflammation, the pain may begin around ...

An inflamed appendix becomes life threatening when not given prompt attention. See how to know if you have appendicitis. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. It happens when the worm-like ...

What does the appendix even do? When we think about this little finger-shaped pouch hanging off of our digestive tract, it’s often as a ticking time bomb. Every year, a little over 40,000 Canadians ...

A 12-year-old male was transferred from an outside facility to our hospital with a suspected diagnosis of ruptured appendicitis. Prior to transport, he received broad-spectrum IV antibiotics and IV ...

A recent study published in the Frontiers in Pediatrics revealed that among children with suspected appendicitis, a positive ...