Dear Dr. Donohue: I am a teacher who is head of a children’s camp during the summer. Before I took this job, one of the campers had appendicitis, and it went unrecognized. I don’t want a repeat of ...

Bellyaches are among the most common complaints of childhood, and among the most worrisome for parents. The causes range from simple stomach upset to urgent conditions such as appendicitis.

The appendix is a small tube-like organ attached to the end of the large intestine, near where the small intestine meets it. Modern research suggests it plays a role in intestinal health and immune ...

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