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 ...

Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix after starting the day thinking she had a stomach ache. The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, 47, had ...

Does your child complain of stomach pain frequently? Does he refuse to eat, has he become irritable or does his stomach remain bloated? Is this a sign of appendicitis? Let us know from doctors what ...

Dr Hilary Jones has explained appendicitis symptoms to look out for after the Lorraine presenter underwent emergency surgery for the condition Andi Peters stood in for the broadcaster on Monday (12 ...

Data from two standard diagnostic tests commonly obtained in children evaluated for abdominal pain--when combined--can improve the ability of emergency department physicians and pediatric surgeons to ...

More than half of people who receive antibiotics to treat appendicitis do not see their disease come back 10 years after the initial illness, a new study shows. The data come from one of the first ...

At first glance, the results of a recent meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics would indicate immediately operating on a child is the most effective treatment for uncomplicated acute appendicitis ...