Researchers at the Department of Surgery, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos, have stressed the importance of early presentation in treating appendicitis patients. The study, ...

Appendicitis occurs when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. It can cause symptoms like cramping or intense abdominal pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics followed by ...

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 ...