Stress and anxiety can’t directly cause appendicitis. But they may contribute to problems with your gastrointestinal system, which can sometimes lead to appendicitis or cause other types of abdominal ...

Adding another possible health woe to the negative effects of air pollution, a new study suggests that the risk of a burst appendix rises on smoggy days. Data from 12 Canadian cities found that "short ...

The belief that fruit seeds cause appendicitis is largely a myth. Studies show seeds rarely contribute to the condition. Appendicitis is usually due to blockages or infections. Research indicates ...

Appendicoliths or fecaliths, which are calcified fecal deposits also known as “appendix stones” (this is more common in children than adults) (2) Intestinal worms or parasites, including pinworm ...

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 ...