Appendicitis: Tests

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About Diagnosing Appendicitis

A health care provider can diagnose most cases of by taking a person’s medical history and performing a physical exam.

If a person does not have the usual symptoms, health care providers may use laboratory and to confirm . These tests also may help diagnose appendicitis in people who cannot adequately describe their symptoms, such as children or people who are mentally impaired.

Medical History

The health care provider will ask specific questions about symptoms and health history. Answers to these questions will help rule out other conditions. The health care provider will want to know

when the began the exact location and severity of the pain…