What Is Chronic Appendicitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. How Is Appendicitis Diagnosed?
A person who believes they may be suffering from chronic appendicitis may need to go through several processes to get a diagnosis. There are a few other medical conditions that can exhibit similar symptoms to appendicitis that will need to be ruled out. A patient may be examined for health issues such as urinary tract infections and ovarian cysts. Female patients may also be given a pregnancy test.
There are several ways a doctor may examine a person for appendix issues. They may take blood tests and give the patient an X-ray, MRI scan or abdominal ultrasound. While this can be a tricky condition to diagnose, through a variety of tests, the root of the problem can often be discovered.
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