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Chronic appendicitis

2017-10-02 06:52:36
I have been diagnosed with Chronic appendicitis in BA follow X ray test. Currently pain is reduced or I can say coming once in 2-4 months. Do I need to get operated?
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Hi Barium follow is not a choice of investigation for appendicitis.Kindly get a oral and I.v  contrast C.T abdomen. That will conform and rule out other possibilities. Send me the report, will help you out

Answered2017-10-03 15:26:50

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