When waste material passes through the colon, it can sometimes clog the appendix. This blockage allows bacteria to multiply rapidly, leading to infection, swelling, and severe pain. If left untreated, ...

Brian Austin Green just got really lucky. Now he's really grateful. Last week, the former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star found himself experiencing pain in his abdomen — pain bad enough that he headed ...

Brian Austin Green had to get emergency surgery last week after doctors discovered the pain he was feeling in his stomach was actually a perforated appendix. In the clip, the 51-year-old actor ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Her experience has renewed focus on ...

Stephen Colbert is putting a pause on his late night show due to a health issue. The host of "The Late Show" shared a statement on the show's Instagram account Monday announcing the news. "Sorry to ...

Bindi Irwin has reportedly been rushed to hospital in the United States to undergo emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. According to her brother Robert Irwin, "she's going to be OK," however, ...

Dear Dr. Roach • A co-worker of mine recently had a ruptured appendix. The doctors did not remove it, but instead gave him heavy doses of antibiotics for three weeks. I thought they had to remove it.