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My 5-year-old was complaining of stomach pain, and I was worried and had questions. I asked her how bad the pain was and where it hurt and whether it was getting worse. Being a kindergartner, she ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It used to be that appendicitis nearly always meant getting your ...

Stomach issues can be serious. Appendicitis can mimic food poisoning. But it needs quick treatment. Pain differs. Appendicitis pain is sharp and focused. Food poisoning pain is widespread.

These are not the best of times for the family of Mr Kehinde Kamal of Rikkos community, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State and Dr Noah Kekere of Murna Clinic and Maternity located at ...

Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that occurs when the residual appendix becomes inflamed after an appendectomy. It is estimated to occur in between 0.002% and 0.15% of cases, although it may ...

A link between rheumatoid arthritis and appendicitis has been investigated before, but newer research has not confirmed these findings. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune ...

Uncomplicated acute appendicitis in children may be managed successfully using nonsurgical techniques, according to a study published online April 12 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons ...

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. Almost half of children who require surgery for ...

Bindi Irwin has reportedly been rushed to hospital in the United States to undergo emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. According to her brother Robert Irwin, "she's going to be OK," however, ...

Appendicitis is not an inherited condition, but genetics may play a role. However, the cause of appendicitis is often unclear. Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. An infection may ...