That sudden pain in your abdomen might just be indigestion—or it could be something far more serious. When it comes to appendicitis, knowing the difference could save your life. This potentially ...

Bindi Irwin is “on the road to recovery” after suffering a ruptured appendix. Bindi, 26, took to Instagram on Monday, May 12, to share a health update from her hospital bed. Two days prior to her ...

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 ...

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 ...

What started as a routine stomach ache for a 49-year-old man almost became life-threatening when doctors released him from ...