In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Her experience has renewed focus on ...

As anyone who's had a painful stomach ache knows, you may find yourself wondering at some point how to check for appendicitis at home. The condition, which refers to inflammation of the appendix, ...

Severe appendicitis is sometimes dismissed as mere period pain. But ignoring it can result in serious consequences. Dr Sood ...

Having a horrible stomachache or mysterious abdominal pain is never fun. And it’s even less fun when you’re sitting there curled up in a ball mildly panicking and googling your symptoms, unsure if ...

In your lower abdomen, you have a small, finger-shaped pouch – your appendix. It doesn’t do much – in fact, doctors aren’t sure exactly what it does – and for the most part, you will never realize ...

When waste material passes through the colon, it can sometimes clog the appendix. This blockage allows bacteria to multiply ...

There are several reasons behind abdominal discomfort. It could be gas or indigestion from something you ate, stress, or even overeating. With the festival season around the corner, many people may ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao underwent appendix surgery at a Mumbai hospital after a health scare. She is now discharged and ...

Appendix cancer, a rare gastrointestinal malignancy, often presents with vague symptoms, leading to late detection. Early signs mimic appendicitis, while advanced stages involve abdominal pain, ...