We have all seen movies, series, and have known of someone in our lives who got their appendix removed. But do we know what this organ's actual role is? It is a small finger-like pouch, but has a role ...

When waste material passes through the colon, it can sometimes clog the appendix. This blockage allows bacteria to multiply ...

A proper diet is crucial for appendicitis prevention as a high-fiber diet reduces the risk of blockages in the appendix, minimizing inflammation. Additionally, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables ...

Untreated appendicitis may cause your appendix to rupture (burst), resulting in an infection. Symptoms associated with a ruptured appendix include severe abdominal pain, fever, chills, and weakness.

Filmmaker Kiran Rao underwent appendix surgery at a Mumbai hospital after a health scare. She is now discharged and ...

Health writers often warn readers about high rates of unnecessary surgery and caution them to beware of surgeons who are too quick to operate. But there is at least one circumstance in which surgery ...

A new study published in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health reports that suspected appendicitis in children is not only among the most common pediatric conditions but often wrongly ...

Baltimore Orioles rookie Hayden Penn may go down in the record books as the first pitcher to miss his season debut because of appendicitis. Penn was to start in a game last week but was rushed to the ...