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Barium vs USG confusion for appendicitis

2026-04-25 08:02:15
I have right lower abdominal pain. My doctor suspects appendicitis. In my barium follow-through test, the appendix is not visualized. My USG (ultrasound) also shows no inflammation in the appendix region, only small kidney stones. Can barium findings indicate appendicitis, or should I get a CT scan to confirm?
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CT scan will be more helpful to diagnose appendicitis and even other causes of pain. If normal them next step would be Colonoscopy

Answered2026-04-26 13:27:47

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