Q. A friend of mine was vacationing in Europe, and she developed acute appendicitis. She was treated with antibiotics and did not undergo an operation. I thought that appendectomy is the treatment of ...

Appendicitis often begins with dull pain in the lower abdomen. But it can quickly transform into an emergency requiring immediate medical attention. Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a ...

Most of the time, pain in your abdomen is caused by minor issues such as gas, constipation, stress, or a muscle strain. However, if you experience persistent pain that continues to grow worse, moves ...