An inflammation of the appendix, which is a tiny tube shaped like a finger and which hangs from the lower right side of the large intestine, is known as appendicitis. It is unknown what function the appendix is supposed to serve. In most cases, an infection or a blockage in the digestive tract is the cause of the inflammation that occurs in this area. In the absence of treatment, an infected appendix has the potential to rupture, releasing the infection...