Appendix is a small, finger-like organ present at the junction of small and large intestines. When it gets inflamed or swollen, the condition is termed appendicitis. Frequently it can be seen that homoeopathy succeeds in averting surgery to remove a swollen appendix.

Treatment
There are various treatments present in homeopathy, which can be used if the symptoms match properly with the concerned medicine.

Belladonna 30: Sudden, acute appendicitis with agonizing abdominal pain, high fever, flushed face and throbbing carotids are usually the symptoms that confirms the use of the medicine named Belladona. The fever, at times, may rise to the extent of causing violent delirium.

Bryonia 30: Gradually developing appendicitis with severe pain in the abdomen forcing the victim to lie absolutely still since slightest motion aggravates the pain. The victim feels better by lying on the abdomen or the right side and by cold applications to the abdomen. There is extreme thirst for large quantities of cold water. For the above-mentioned symptom Bryonia is the ideal medicine.

Iris tenax 30: This is considered a near-specific medicine for appendicitis. There is severe pain in the right groin, frightening the victim almost to death. The pain lessens with warm applications. Dryness of the mouth and the eyes is another feature pointing to this remedy.