Appendicitis is a medical condition that happens when a small organ called the appendix becomes inflamed or infected. It can cause pain in the lower right side of the abdomen and might require surgery to remove the appendix. Full definition
Although the incidence of appendicitis in the United States has been in decline for many years, the condition still affects approximately seven percent of Americans annually. (sciencedaily.com)
Joe Holcomb, ND administered this protocol to six other clients with appendicitis in the five years that followed. (naturalhealth365.com)
This commentary discusses a cohort study published in JAMA Surgery that investigated the role of shared decision making in nonsurgical vs surgical management of uncomplicated acute appendicitis in children. (jamanetwork.com)