Jan 18, 2025 · Is it just a bellyache or something more serious? Find out about the symptoms and treatment for inflammation of the appendix.

Appendicitis is considered an emergency, so it’s treated in the emergency room. The standard treatment includes both medication and surgery, though in a small number of cases, …

Mar 20, 2024 · Appendicitis is almost always treated as an emergency. Surgery to remove the appendix, which is called an appendectomy, is the standard treatment for almost all cases of …

Aug 28, 2025 · Acute appendicitis is the most common abdominal surgical emergency in the world, with a lifetime risk of 8.6 percent in males and 6.9 percent in females [1]. For over a …

Doctors treat appendicitis with antibiotics and laparoscopic surgery or laparotomy. A burst appendix, abscess, and peritonitis require special care.

Sep 18, 2025 · Appendicitis treatment often involves surgery. However, antibiotics may treat certain uncomplicated cases of appendicitis without surgery.

Oct 22, 2025 · Antibiotics may help when the appendicitis is not complex or the appendix does not pose the threat of bursting (rupturing). This article describes what is involved in treating …

Jun 23, 2025 · Most appendectomies are performed laparoscopically, meaning they involve small incisions, resulting in quicker recovery times and fewer complications compared to open …

Jul 18, 2025 · Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small, fingerlike tube that hangs from the lower right side of the large intestine. The purpose of the appendix is not known. It …

Sep 15, 2021 · In this article, we review the expected outcomes associated with initial operative and nonoperative treatment of acute uncomplicated appendicitis and offer guidance on …