Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the colon, on the lower right side of the abdomen. If untreated, an inflamed appendix can burst, causing infection and even death.

Keep Kids Healthy: Appendicitis - Identify the classic symptoms of appendicitis, including right sided abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever.
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Kids Health: Appendicitis - Learn why kids get appendicitis, how it feels, and what doctors do to help.
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What is Appendicitis? - Provides simple illustration and description of the inflammation of the appendix.
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