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Tests for appendicitis

2023-07-05 16:01:37
Hi! What are the tests used to diagnose appendicitis? Are imaging tests gold standard in diagnosing with 100% accuaracy? Thanks
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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Please consult with a General Surgeon in your area for a physical examination and further management

Answered2023-07-06 03:19:42

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Clinical diagnosis is the main and ultrasound is enough to diagnose.

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Diagnosis done mainly clinically. For investigation CECT Abdomen can be done

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Appendicitis can be diagnosed clinically with the main sign being pain in the right lower side of abdomen. This diagnosis can be confirmed by taking ultrasound abdomen Even ct abdomen is useful for detecting achte appendicitis

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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According to you you are suffering from acute appendicitis. Generally USG is good test and first test then You can do CT scan and then MRI .
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Please follow good life style as take plenty of fluid and take less spicy and fatty foods c and keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.

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