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

Appendicitis is essentially when the appendix becomes blocked, swollen or infected. It commonly affects people between the ...

Acute appendicitis is the most common pathology of the appendix, causing sudden pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea, anorexia, and vomiting. Sometimes, an inflamed appendix ruptures and releases ...

But if it’s left too long and the inflamed appendix bursts, causing a wave of bacteria to flood the abdomen, it can lead to organ damage or even death in rare cases. “I just thought ...

Recent studies have highlighted the complexities involved in managing Amyand's hernia, particularly when the appendix is inflamed or perforated. For instance, one systematic review discussed the ...

Moreover, a unique case involving a 19-year-old girl presented with both a gangrenous and an inflamed duplicated appendix during an appendectomy for acute appendicitis. This case served as a ...