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An intense, sudden pain in the stomach can be scary, especially for children. It could be an appendicitis, which requires surgery to recover. Appendicitis is one of the most common reasons for ...

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"I mean, it's quite amazing that all you have to show for your whole surgery is three little holes." -Dr. Kathleen Nelson, a professor of pediatrics- At some point in their lives, most often during ...

During the early months of the pandemic, more children started arriving in the emergency department with a ruptured appendix. Between March 16 and June 7, 90 children were treated for appendicitis at ...

Feb. 16 (UPI) --Children living in neighborhoods with lower-quality schools and housing, high crime, and limited economic opportunities are more likely to develop complicated appendicitis, a study ...

It was the first day of spring break in 1992 in Phoenix, and 12-year-old Heather Smith was excited for her family's upcoming ski trip. But before Smith and her family had even packed their snow pants, ...

Symptoms of appendicitis may require emergency medical attention. Without immediate care, the appendix can burst. A burst appendix releases bacteria and pus, which can cause severe complications. The ...