Researchers at the Department of Surgery, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos, have stressed the importance of early presentation in treating appendicitis patients. The study, ...

A 26-year-old woman was admitted to hospital at 29 weeks' gestation because of low-back pain and the possibility of premature labour. Her antenatal course had been uncomplicated except for ...

Bernard M. Karnath, M.D. Join Y. Luh, M.D. As we state in our article, the history and physical examination remain the diagnostic cornerstone in evaluating patients with pain in the right lower ...

Appendicitis occurs when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. It can cause symptoms like cramping or intense abdominal pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics followed by ...

Acute appendicitis is the sudden and severe inflammation of the appendix. It can cause pain in the abdomen, and this pain may occur quickly and worsen within hours. The appendix is a narrow tube that ...

Your appendix is a finger-shaped pouch that’s connected to your large intestine. It can become inflamed and infected, resulting in a painful condition known as appendicitis. When people talk about ...

Untreated appendicitis may cause your appendix to rupture (burst), resulting in an infection. Symptoms associated with a ruptured appendix include severe abdominal pain, fever, chills, and weakness.

The GI tract is a complex group of organs, each of which helps your body digest and absorb food. Your upper GI tract includes your esophagus, stomach, and the first section of your small intestine, ...