Our appendix, a thin tube positioned where our small intestine meets our large intestine, is a perplexing organ. In fact, many believe it to be rather useless, offering no real perks for our health.

Severe appendicitis is sometimes dismissed as mere period pain. But ignoring it can result in serious consequences. Dr Sood ...

Our appendix, a thin tube positioned where our small intestine meets our large intestine, is a perplexing organ. In fact, many believe it to be rather useless, offering no real perks for our health.

Appendicitis often begins with dull pain in the lower abdomen. But it can quickly transform into an emergency requiring immediate medical attention. Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a ...

From stomach pain and nausea to fevers, appetite loss, and diarrhea, these are some of the signs of appendicitis in kids. Getty Images The first time my daughter complained about stomach problems was ...

Q: What is appendicitis, and what are the warnings of a problem? A: Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch-like appendage attached to the colon that may have an important ...

Appendix is the structure at the junction of the small bowel and the large bowel. It is about the size of 4 inches in size and diameter of half inches. It is a structure which is more developed in ...

DOCTORS were shocked to discover pinworms living inside a teenager's appendix. The 15-year-old arrived at A&E doubled over with tummy pain, feeling sick, and unable to eat - all classic signs of ...

When Paige Loren Cannon James first noticed a pain in her ribs she thought nothing of it, believing it to be a pulled muscle from an intense workout. But the pain continued to worsen and just three ...