Appendicitis is a common and sometimes serious medical condition, but what exactly causes it, and how is it treated?

Current research has not found an association between rheumatoid arthritis and appendicitis, but some studies found a link between other autoimmune diseases and appendicitis.

In a recent TikTok, Dr. Karan Rajan revealed exactly what goes on during an appendix removal, and it turns out I had exactly 0 ideas as to what went on during the world’s most common abdominal ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh has become one of the top places in the world for the treatment of appendix cancer – a rare ...

These conditions may trigger symptoms similar to acute appendicitis and lack specific symptoms. Laparoscopic appendectomy is the most common treatment that entails the removal of an inflamed appendix.

Abdominal pain is among the most common reasons children are taken to the emergency department. A small proportion of them usually have appendicitis, and timely detection is essential.

Appendectomies are not benign. They can compromise a healthy gut and raise the risk of psychiatric disorders. Fortunately, ...

The Angle Vale mum had acute promyelocytic leukaemia — rare type of blood cancer. The diagnosis came after Ms Banks had her appendix removed. “I’m thankful for this one doctor … but it shouldn’t have ...

Luckily, Eli didn’t suffer any further complications. His appendix was removed without any lasting physical damage and the pain quickly eased. But for a few years afterwards, he’d have ...

Faye Louise, from Horsham, began planning her own funeral after a tumour was found in her appendix A woman who had eight organs removed after being diagnosed with a rare cancer has returned to work.

The diagnosis came after Ms Banks had her appendix removed. “I’m thankful for this one doctor … but it shouldn’t have taken 20 or so days for them to,” the 28-year-old said.