Illustrations show what happens in the body when an appendix becomes inflamed. Abscesses are shown in illustrations. Illustrations of diffuse peritionitis are shown. The intertitles describe the typical syndromes of appendicitis: pain, tenderness over the appendix and nausea. A doctor is seen examining a patient. The intertitles say that examination of the abdomen is important. The physical symptoms of appendicitis are listed. The intertitles say that diagnosis of appendicitis calls for immediate operation.