Appendiksen
Appendiksen is a small, finger-like pouch attached to the large intestine. Its exact function in the human body is not fully understood, but it is believed to play a role in the immune system and to potentially act as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria. The appendix is located in the lower right abdomen. It is a vestigial organ, meaning it has likely lost most or all of its original function through evolution. Inflammation of the appendix, known as appendicitis, is a common medical condition that can cause severe pain and requires surgical removal of the appendix, a procedure called an appendectomy. Appendicitis is often treated as a medical emergency. Symptoms of appendicitis typically include sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen, pain that worsens with coughing, walking, or other jarring movements, nausea and vomiting, and fever. In some cases, the appendix can rupture, leading to a more serious infection throughout the abdomen.