Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small, tube-like structure attached to the first part of the large intestine. It's a medical emergency that almost always requires surgery as soon as possible to remove the appendix. The appendix is located in the lower right portion of the abdomen, but it has no known function. Luckily, this means you can live just fine without it.
So, how do you know you're experiencing appendicitis, and what causes it? Click on to find out.