Stomach issues can be serious. Appendicitis can mimic food poisoning. But it needs quick treatment. Pain differs. Appendicitis pain is sharp and focused. Food poisoning pain is widespread.

It's easy to assume your stomach pain means you have appendicitis. Here are easy ways to check if your stomach pain needs medical care. If you've had stomach pain recently, you might have wondered how ...

A sudden stomachache, nausea, or fever is often assumed to be food poisoning or indigestion, but these symptoms can sometimes signal a more serious condition—appendicitis. In its early stages, ...