Appendicitis symptoms start with belly pain that moves and intensifies in your lower right side. Without surgery, perforated appendicitis can lead to serious complications like peritonitis or sepsis.

A Scottish woman who thought she had a burst appendix was shocked when she found out she was pregnant — and gave birth 40 minutes later. Anna Jackson, 22, started getting a pain in her abdomen but put ...

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 ...

A new analysis found that outpatient management of appendicitis with antibiotics is safe for selected patients, which may allow people to avoid hospitalization and surgery. Historically, treatment for ...

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 ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix caused by blockage or infection, leading to severe abdominal pain, ...