Calling your doctor ASAP or even heading to the emergency room can help you get the treatment you need as fast as ...

This small organ can cause big problems when inflammation sets in, potentially leading to life-threatening complications if left untreated. That nagging pain in your abdomen might be more than just a ...

Joel Embiid underwent surgery on Thursday evening in Houston for appendicitis, potentially sidelining the 76ers star just ...

Dear Doctors: I had a pain on the right side of my abdomen. A CT scan found a perforated appendix with an abscess. I was treated with IV antibiotics, and now I am feeling fine. Do I need to have my ...

Q. My 9-year-old son just spent eight days in the hospital after his appendix ruptured and peritonitis developed. It was a very scary experience, especially since I thought appendicitis was no longer ...