Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch located where the small intestine joins the large intestine (Getty Images/iStockphoto ...

Ruby became ill months after surgery to remove her appendix A mother has described how her six-year-old "perfect daughter" became seriously ill with sepsis and died seven months after having her ...

You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving Earth. After all, people say you can live without this organ because it serves no purpose, but how much truth is there in ...

Generally treated as a medical emergency, appendicitis can leave a person doubled over in agony. The most common symptom is abdominal pain, explains Dr. Martin Zielinski, a surgeon trained in critical ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao, who has been in the spotlight for her critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies, recently faced a sudden health detour. Just as the year 2025 was drawing to a close, Rao had to ...

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Bindi Irwin has reportedly been rushed to hospital in the United States to undergo emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. According to brother Robert Irwin, “she’s going to be OK”, however the ...

1. Can I drink milk after appendix surgery? Yes, you can drink milk after appendix surgery if tolerated. Start with low-fat or skimmed milk and small amounts (25-50 ml to 100 ml at first). Avoid ...