Your appendix is a finger-shaped pouch that’s connected to your large intestine. It can become inflamed and infected, resulting in a painful condition known as appendicitis. When people talk about ...

Appendicoliths or fecaliths, which are calcified fecal deposits also known as “appendix stones” (this is more common in children than adults) (2) Intestinal worms or parasites, including pinworm ...

Evidence-based guidelines have been updated by WSES to reduce appendicitis care variation and ensure consistent clinical decision-making.

Appendicitis occurs when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. It can cause symptoms like cramping or intense abdominal pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics followed by ...

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 ...

Acute appendicitis is the sudden and severe inflammation of the appendix. It can cause pain in the abdomen, and this pain may occur quickly and worsen within hours. The appendix is a narrow tube that ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The study covered in this summary was published on ssrn.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Past reports associating appendicitis with colon cancer have mostly been based on ...

Run-of-the-mill stomach problems are usually nothing to worry about. Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion—we’ve all been there. But sometimes, stomach pain signals something more serious. And if you’re ...

While the appendix may be a small organ, it can cause big problems if it becomes infected. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix and occurs when the appendix becomes blocked for some reason.

Appendicitis can feel very similar to gas. However, unlike gas, appendicitis pain occurs specifically to the lower right of the belly button, is severe, and worsens over the next few hours.