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Tests for determining appendicitis

The appendicitis can be diagnosed with asuspected of being caused by appendicitis.
physical exam, blood test, abdominal CT scanThe most commonly used test to see the
or ultrasound and sometimes surgery.Theappendix  is  ultrasound  scanning.
infection in the abdominal lining leads to
peritonitis if the appendicitis is notThe appendectomy is a method of surgery.
treated. At the same time untreatedGenerally antibiotics given to prevent or
appendicitis generates a ruptured appendix.Antreat infection. A more extensive surgery is
attack of appendicitis may appear withoutapplied when a ruptured appendix blows up.
needing surgery.The chronic appendicitis isPeople with appendicitis end up with an
caracole  by  bowel  blockages.abdominal abscess or pus pocket. Sometimes
bleeding, infection or allergic reaction are
Fortunately appendicitis is not contagiousdue  to  the  anesthesia.
and poses no risks to others. If the
abdominal pain, fever or vomiting are presentIn the case of uncomplicated appendicitis
they need the doctor control.If the painafter surgery many people are discharged from
continue for more than 4 hours an urgentthe hospital in 24 to 36 hours. Then they can
medical  evaluation  is  required.return to their normal activities in less
than  two  weeks.
To check the white cell count, a blood sample
is send an laboratory analysis in order toThe health system has improved a lot nowadays
confirm the presence of an appendicitis. Alsoand provides many ways for treating and
an urine test may be done. CT scanning of thedetermining appendicitis.
abdomen is used for evaluating abdominal pain



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