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Can a ct scan pick up an inflamed appendix?

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Yes: Ct scans are routinely used to assist in the evaluation of possible appendicitis.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2015

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Can chronic appendix be diagnosed with CT scan,? or only the acute appendix [It was suspected that I ve it in my case,but not sure if CT was suitable

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Appendix is inflamed for a week now. Slight pain/uncomfortable. MD said 4 days ago to wait to have CT only if pain gets worse. When will this go away?

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I had a CT scan in December due to a car accident . The CT scan said my appendix is normal. I had my appendix out in 2005. Is this a common mistake on CT scans? How can i trust anything about this CT scan now?

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My appendix can never be seen on a ct scan (have had a few scans over the last 10 years). This concerns me because Ive never had my appendix removed. How would appendicitis be diagnosed if its not visible on a ct scan?

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