Appendicitis symptoms start with belly pain that moves and intensifies in your lower right side. Without surgery, perforated appendicitis can lead to serious complications like peritonitis or sepsis.

Appendix cancer, also called appendiceal cancer, is when abnormal cells grow and form a tumor in the appendix. Your appendix is a little pouch-like organ attached to the lower right side of your large ...

After 10 years, just over half the people in a trial of antibiotics for appendicitis have not needed an appendectomy.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Right-sided stomach pain can signal appendicitis, needing medical attention if sharper pain develops.Gallstones may cause upper right-sided pain, especially ...