Our appendix, a thin tube positioned where our small intestine meets our large intestine, is a perplexing organ. In fact, many believe it to be rather useless, offering no real perks for our health.

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Her experience has renewed focus on ...

From stomach pain and nausea to fevers, appetite loss, and diarrhea, these are some of the signs of appendicitis in kids. Getty Images The first time my daughter complained about stomach problems was ...

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 ...

Q: What is appendicitis, and what are the warnings of a problem? A: Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch-like appendage attached to the colon that may have an important ...

Our appendix, a thin tube positioned where our small intestine meets our large intestine, is a perplexing organ. In fact, many believe it to be rather useless, offering no real perks for our health.

Appendix is the structure at the junction of the small bowel and the large bowel. It is about the size of 4 inches in size and diameter of half inches. It is a structure which is more developed in ...

Appendicitis is one of those conditions that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. The pains are so excruciating you feel like you're going to die (and, if it's left untreated and your appendix ...

Dr Hilary Jones has explained appendicitis symptoms to look out for after the Lorraine presenter underwent emergency surgery for the condition Andi Peters stood in for the broadcaster on Monday (12 ...