Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that opens into the large intestine, becomes swollen and filled with pus. Appendicitis can be caused by a bacterial infection ...

The appendix is a vestigial organ left behind by human evolution. While the appendix has no specific function in the human digestive system, it is situated along the bottom right side of the large ...

While the appendix may be a small organ, it can cause big problems if it becomes infected. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix and occurs when the appendix becomes blocked for some reason.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An intensive, sudden pain in the stomach can be scary, especially for children. It could be appendicitis, which requires surgery. The appendix is a small organ attached to ...