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 ...

Younger patients with appendicitis appear to be increasingly likely to have cancer of the appendix, a new study suggests. While acute appendicitis can often be managed with antibiotics instead of ...

Symptoms of appendicitis may require emergency medical attention. Without immediate care, the appendix can burst. A burst appendix releases bacteria and pus, which can cause severe complications. The ...

Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that occurs when the residual appendix becomes inflamed after an appendectomy. It is estimated to occur in between 0.002% and 0.15% of cases, although it may ...

Appendiceal anomalies, including duplication and malposition, represent a rare but clinically significant subset of congenital variations frequently encountered during surgical evaluation of acute ...

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 ...

Appendicitis is not an inherited condition, but genetics may play a role. However, the cause of appendicitis is often unclear. Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. An infection may ...

Appendicitis typically causes pain that starts on the lower right side of your abdomen while gas pain can occur all over. With appendicitis, you may also develop other symptoms, including fever. A ...