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 ...

Appendix cancer is rare and may mimic digestive problems; persistent bloating, abdominal swelling, unexplained weight changes ...

Appendicitis progresses through four stages: simple (inflammation without complications), suppurative (inflammation with pus and ulcers), gangrenous (tissue death), and perforated (ruptured appendix).

If your appendix bursts, you might feel a little bit better at first, because some pressure has been released. But as the ...