Dear Doctors: I had a pain on the right side of my abdomen. A CT scan found a perforated appendix with an abscess. I was treated with IV antibiotics, and now I am feeling fine. Do I need to have my ...

Bindi Irwin is “on the road to recovery” after suffering a ruptured appendix. Bindi, 26, took to Instagram on Monday, May 12, to share a health update from her hospital bed. Two days prior to her ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...