Appendicitis, a potentially dangerous inflammation of the appendix, can develop rapidly and often requires emergency surgery. Here’s how to tell the difference between a routine stomachache and ...

But when something goes wrong with your appendix, it can lead to appendicitis ― and the pain can be unbearable. Appendicitis ...

Background: Recent literature supports the use of CT for all patients with right lower quadrant pain to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce hospital cost. Our current practice at a large ...