John, aged 47, had sudden onset of midabdominal pain and nausea. Examination at a local emergency department (ED) revealed a diffusely tender abdomen without rebound or guarding. The ED physician sent ...

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 ...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging gives physicians a safe and accurate tool for the diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnant patients without the increased risks of radiation to the patient and fetus, according ...

That sudden pain in your abdomen might just be indigestion—or it could be something far more serious. When it comes to appendicitis, knowing the difference could save your life. This potentially ...

The appendicitis jumping up test, also known as the J-up test, is a clinical test that may help with the diagnosis of appendicitis in children. It involves asking a child to jump up, while trying to ...

Have you ever treated a child with abdominal pain that you suspected might be caused by appendicitis? It’s tempting to go straight to a CT scan, but such scans expose children to ionizing radiation, ...

The GI tract is a complex group of organs, each of which helps your body digest and absorb food. Your upper GI tract includes your esophagus, stomach, and the first section of your small intestine, ...