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, ...

Appendicitis is inflammation of the vermiform appendix (or just the appendix, for short), a little structure within the lower gastrointestinal tract. In appendicitis, the appendix swells, causing a ...

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain in children, with epidemiological data indicating a lifetime risk of approximately 4% 1,2. If left untreated, acute ...

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 ...