The appendix is a vestigial organ left behind by human evolution. While the appendix has no specific function in the human digestive system, it is situated along the bottom right side of the large ...

Symptoms of appendicitis may require emergency medical attention. Without immediate care, the appendix can burst. A burst appendix releases bacteria and pus, which can cause severe complications. The ...

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 ...