Appendicitis is characterized by inflammation and infection of the appendix. The appendix is a finger-shaped, pouch-like organ in the lower right side of the abdomen. A blockage inside the appendix ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – Appendicitis is a common yet potentially serious medical condition that often requires prompt intervention. In fact, it is the most common abdominal surgical emergency in the world. It ...

Pain in your lower right abdomen could have several different causes. While this feeling may get better on its own, it sometimes requires immediate medical attention or surgery, which is why it’s ...

The laughs will have to wait. Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” will remain on hiatus for another week as the host continues to recover from a ruptured appendix. “I’m listening to my doctors and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Hill) — Comedian Stephen Colbert, host ...