Recognizing the early symptoms could make the difference between a quick recovery and a medical emergency.

Stephen Colbert is putting a pause on his late night show due to a health issue. The host of "The Late Show" shared a statement on the show's Instagram account Monday announcing the news. "Sorry to ...

Daniel Marcin, a Morristown dad who grew up in North Bergen, died after suffering complications from a ruptured appendix on Friday, Dec. 19, loved ones said. A GoFundMe organized earlier in the week ...

Pain in one specific spot is a dead giveaway.

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 ...

Appendicitis progresses through four stages: simple (inflammation without complications), suppurative (inflammation with pus and ulcers), gangrenous (tissue death), and perforated (ruptured appendix).

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 ...

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

Today on The Law & You “Can I sue if my doctor misdiagnosed appendicitis as a stomach bug? My appendix ruptured after I was sent home from urgent care.” Ray, Plains Law and You: Contact Us Do you ...