Avoid foods high in fat or foods that can cause constipation post–appendix surgery. Opt for easy-to-digest, high-fiber foods, and consult your doctor for dietary guidance.

In complicated appendicitis cases, routine post-operative antibiotics did not help reduce infections in a recent study conducted at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute and Olive View-UCLA ...

Yes, appendicitis can sometimes be cured with antibiotics. This depends on the specific type of appendicitis and how advanced it is. Doctors may recommend antibiotic treatment for appendicitis if the ...

An alternative option to appendectomies is becoming more mainstream, The Washington Post reported Aug. 17. For children, appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency surgeries, according to the ...

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children's Research ...

Appendicitis is the fifth most common reason for hospitalization among children in the U.S. Compared to surgery, using antibiotics alone to treat children with appendicitis is a cost-saving strategy.

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 ...