Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...

Appendicitis symptoms start with belly pain that moves and intensifies in your lower right side. Without surgery, perforated appendicitis can lead to serious complications like peritonitis or sepsis.

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 ...

“I told the doctors my medical history and was ready for the usual ‘we don't know how to help’ treatment,” Mosser told Newsweek.