Doctors Say These Are the Early Signs of Appendicitis You Shouldn’t Ignore

Do you need your appendix removed? Experts reveal the appendicitis symptoms to be aware of that require urgent medical ...

Waiting too long with appendicitis may cause rupture, longer illness

An appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, which is attached to the large intestine. Symptoms include sudden, ...

What causes appendicitis, how is it treated, and what could Joel Embiid’s recovery look like? We asked a doctor.

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

Your body’s desperate signals of hidden appendicitis

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 ...
WTVD

Stephen Colbert cancels late night shows after experiencing ruptured appendix

Stephen Colbert is putting a pause on his late night show due to a health issue. The host of "The Late Show" shared a statement on the show's Instagram account Monday announcing the news. "Sorry to ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the doctors: Uncomplicated appendicitis may not require surgery

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 ...