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.

Introduction: Retained appendicoliths are an uncommon but clinically relevant complication of appendectomy, particularly in cases of perforated appendicitis. Migration of the appendicolith into the ...

Appendicitis, marked by an inflamed appendix, presents various warning signs beyond just abdominal pain. Key indicators include fever, bloating, nausea, and altered bowel habits. Recognizing these ...

The appendix is a tube-shaped tissue in the lower-right region of the abdomen. It helps the immune system when you are young, but the body no longer relies on it when you are an adult. Appendicitis is ...

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center analyzed data from the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program to arrive at these findings.

Appendicitis is not an inherited condition, but genetics may play a role. However, the cause of appendicitis is often unclear. Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. An infection may ...

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Abstract: Pediatric appendicitis, an acute inflammatory disease, arises from the obstruction of the appendix, often due to inflammation or a fecalith. This common abdominal emergency in children ...

Trials have provided data regarding the safety, cost, and efficacy of antibiotic therapy in the management of adult appendicitis. So, should uncomplicated appendicitis be operated on? Can a ...

Your kid has been complaining of a stomachache for a couple hours, and none of the normal tricks — warm tea, Tylenol, lots of rest — are helping. Soon, the familiar anxiety starts to rear its head: is ...

Appendicitis causes and symptoms: Common symptoms of an attack of appendicitis include pain and vomiting. One of the earliest symptoms of this condition is early morning pain (Image: Canva) Have you ...