Appendicitis is characterized by inflammation and infection of the appendix. The appendix is a finger-shaped, pouch-like organ in the lower right side of the abdomen. A blockage inside the appendix ...

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 ...

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 ...

All of us of had tummy troubles at some point in our lives. Stomach viruses, constipation, diarrhea are considered familiar issues some people deal with daily. However, most likely very few of us ever ...

Background and Aim: Obstruction of the lumen of the appendix is the major cause of appendicitis. Tumors could obstruct this lumen and cause appendicitis in the elderly. The association between ...

Stomach issues can be serious. Appendicitis can mimic food poisoning. But it needs quick treatment. Pain differs. Appendicitis pain is sharp and focused. Food poisoning pain is widespread.