What tests are used to diagnose appendicitis?
Disease description:
My younger brother has had a fever and pain in the lower right abdomen for the past couple of days. We suspect it might be caused by appendicitis, and we want to take him for an examination. What tests are used to diagnose appendicitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
Appendicitis can be definitively diagnosed through blood tests, abdominal color Doppler ultrasound, and contrast-enhanced abdominal CT scans. Symptoms of appendicitis include persistent pain in the lower right abdomen, which intensifies as the condition progresses, with longer episodes of continuous pain. Patients may also experience chest tightness, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Therefore, timely treatment is essential once appendicitis is detected.
