The appendix might be known as one of the most famously useless organs, but research says that it might be undeserving of such a reputation.

Discover the 4 stages of appendicitis, from early inflammation to life-threatening rupture, and learn 6 warning signs that require immediate medical attention.

Appendicitis: Symptoms and Treatment. Anatomically, the appendix has low storage capacity and secretes around 2-3mL of mucus daily. Mucilage accumulation occurs when a stony mass, called fecalith, ...

The appendix—that small, finger-shaped pouch attached to your large intestine—may seem insignificant, but when it becomes inflamed, it can create a genuine medical emergency.

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix. Some medical professionals refer to the condition as having four stages. These are simple, suppurative, gangrenous, and perforated appendicitis.

Appendectomy, commonly known as appendix surgery, is a surgical procedure performed to remove an inflamed or swollen appendix ...

Though extremely rare, cancers of the appendix are being diagnosed at higher rates in Gen X and millennials compared with earlier cohorts.

Appendicitis is when the appendix becomes swollen, inflamed, and filled with pus. Pain associated with appendicitis may start near the belly button and then move lower and to the right.

The patient said she had on and off belly pain for the last two years, but now the pain above her belly button had intensified to what she described as “stabbing.” ...

Appendicitis is an inflammation of your appendix, in the lower right side of your abdomen, that requires immediate treatment. Some symptoms can be similar to the discomforts of pregnancy. We ...

Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that occurs when the residual appendix becomes inflamed after an appendectomy. It is estimated to occur in between 0.002% and 0.15% of cases, ...

He underwent a precautionary CT scan, that displayed an inflamed appendix. Hours later he was under the knife having it removed. "There were no others symptom," he said shaking his head, ...