digestive disorders
Appendicitis
Diagnosis of Appendicitis
A doctor's examination Imaging tests Laparoscopy A doctor may suspect appendicitis after reviewing the person’s symptoms and examining the abdomen. Typically, surgery is done immediately if the doctor strongly suspects appendicitis. If the diagnosis of appendicitis is not clear, doctors usually do an imaging test such as Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Digestive Tract (CT) or Surgeons can also do Laparoscopy to explore the abdominal cavity and help determine the diagnosis. A blood test often shows a moderate increase in the white blood cell count because of the infection, but there is no definitive blood test for appendicitis. 