gas vs. appendicitis

To help you recognize if you’re experiencing appendicitis, here’s everything you should know including the common symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked and painfully inflamed. The key is the surgical removal of the organ before it bursts, which can lead to a fatal infection spreading throughout the abdomen. We look into the 11 most common symptoms leading up to appendicitis.

It’s important to know the difference between appendicitis (an emergency medical condition that can be fatal) and when you’re experiencing the result of excessive gas. We look into the 12 differences between gas and appendicitis.

Appendicitis results when the worm-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine, known as your appendix, is inflamed. Appendicitis is considered threatening if the inflammation is left untreated and the appendix bursts. We look into the emergency signs of an appendix about the burst.