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  • Acute Appendicitis Overview
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    Acute appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, usually due to an infection, or an obstruction between the two organs. Stomach infections may...
  • Pain in the Lower Right Abdomen: When to be Concerned
    Health - 20 Sep 2021
    Abdominal pain can be common, but when do you need to be concerned that it indicates something like appendicitis?
  • Appendicitis in Children
    Health - 2 Jan 2023
    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...
  • What is the Appendix?
    Health - 30 Dec 2022
    The appendix or vermiform appendix is a muscular structure attached to the large intestine in the human body. It is a narrow tube resembling a worm and is named after the Latin word "vermiform" which...
  • Is Appendectomy Linked to Parkinson’s Disease?
    Health - 12 Mar 2020
    Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder clinically characterized by resting tremor, bradykinesia, and dyskinesia.
  • Chronic Pain: The 20 Most Painful Conditions
    Health - 14 Jun 2019
    Pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you something is wrong. People feel pain from time to time, but chronic pain is different. It’s a type of pain that is ongoing and typically lasts longer...
  • What is Abdominal Pain?
    Health - 5 Jun 2023
    Abdominal pain is the reason for around 5% of all emergency department visits. It is a symptom but may signify a life-threatening condition underneath.
  • Why do humans have an Appendix?
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    The appendix is an organ that is credited with very little significance and often removed indiscriminately to avoid complications due to infection. However, modern researchers believe that the...
  • Appendix Cancer - Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Cancers of the appendix are an extremely rare and deadly disease found in the abdominal region. The first section of the large intestine or colon is the appendix, which is a pouch-like tube attached...
  • Carcinoid Tumor Signs and Symptoms
    Health - 23 Aug 2023
    Carcinoid tumors may sometimes be asymptomatic but may show symptoms in other patients. The signs of the illness are not definite and depend greatly on the location of the tumor. Hormones released...

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