For some children, appendicitis does not require surgery. Antibiotics can spare an operation, but the ‘right’ choice depends ...

One common surgery many individuals need to get at some point in their lives is an appendectomy. This is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small pouch-like organ on the right ...

DEAR READER: Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. This small, fingerlike tube hangs from the lower right side of the large intestine. It usually becomes inflamed because of an infection or ...

Steve Irwin's daughter, Bindi Irwin, recently underwent emergency surgery to remove her appendix—but as it turned out, she had more major procedures done during the health scare. On May 13, Bindi's ...

Bindi Irwin has reportedly been rushed to hospital in the United States to undergo emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. According to her brother Robert Irwin, "she's going to be OK," however, ...

Fresh out of surgery to treat multiple ailments, Bindi Irwin posted a video on Instagram on May 12 to let fans know she was doing OK. “Hey guys, Bindi here. I just wanted to thank you so much for your ...

ALBANY – Governor Pataki could be out of action for a week to 10 days after having his appendix removed yesterday morning, said the surgeon who cut it out after the Republican checked himself into the ...

Unexpected medical emergencies can happen in an instant -- and for a handful of celebrities, they had no idea that their appendix was just hours from rupturing. Appendicitis can be a scary situation, ...

On June 19, Webster took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce that he had been hospitalized and that he would have to undergo surgery to remove his appendix, something he wasn't happy about as ...