However, the tissue doesn't have a significant enough impact on immune function for appendix removal to have potentially lasting consequences. The organ can harbor bacteria, and when the wall of ...

Picture: Supplied by family. The Angle Vale mum had acute promyelocytic leukaemia — rare type of blood cancer. The diagnosis came after Ms Banks had her appendix removed. “I’m thankful for this one ...

Current research has not found an association between rheumatoid arthritis and appendicitis, but some studies found a link between other autoimmune diseases and appendicitis.

Appendectomies are not benign. They can compromise a healthy gut and raise the risk of psychiatric disorders. Fortunately, ...

The diagnosis came after Ms Banks had her appendix removed. “I’m thankful for this one doctor … but it shouldn’t have taken 20 or so days for them to,” the 28-year-old said.