Your appendix is the oddball organ in your body. Even to this day, medical experts are uncertain about the exact function of the appendix. It’s very unique in the fact that it holds this distinction: A person can function perfectly with or without an appendix, but an improperly working appendix can cause serious complications or […]
Treatments For Carcinoid Tumors of the Appendix
When we talk about health issues that affect your appendix, the conversation typically begins and ends with appendicitis, but there are other conditions that can develop in your appendix that shouldn’t be overlooked. One such issue is a carcinoid tumor, which is a slow growing tumor that develops somewhere inside the gastrointestinal tract, which includes […]
Appendicitis – Causes & Surgical Treatments
Appendicitis is a serious condition that needs to be surgically treated as soon as possible. Identification of the common symptoms is the first step in catching and treating the condition. In this article, we are going to discuss appendicitis. We’ll cover the causes and symptoms of the condition, and talk about the necessary steps for […]