The human appendix is a small, muscular, vermiform or worm-shaped organ, averaging around 9cm in length, that is located at the junction of the small and large intestine. 1 According to comparative ...

Kids reporting higher levels of appendicitis pain at presentation were more likely to struggle with a non-operative approach during hospitalization, a secondary analysis of a prospective study found.

That sudden pain in your abdomen might just be indigestion—or it could be something far more serious. When it comes to appendicitis, knowing the difference could save your life. This potentially ...

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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 ...

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.

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 ...

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