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7 warning signs of appendicitis that tell you when to seek emergency care

One shift in where the pain sits separates a stomach bug from a surgical emergency.
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Waiting too long with appendicitis may cause rupture, longer illness

TUPELO – If you’ve often heard the appendix is an organ in our bodies that has no job, that isn’t true. The appendix does, in fact, have a functional role. “The appendix is a safe house for good ...
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Bindi Irwin was rushed to hospital for appendix surgery. But what is appendicitis?

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, ...
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5 critical signs your stomach pain might be appendicitis

That sudden pain in your abdomen might just be indigestion—or it could be something far more serious. When it comes to appendicitis, knowing the difference could save your life. This potentially ...