A member asked:

If there a test for appendicitis, like pushing on your belly or something?

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Yes: If you have acute abdominal pain and a fever, go the emergency room or your doctor and they will examine you and take a blood test. When they push on your abdomen, they will look for a "rebound" sign or if you have tenderness on the right. If the doctor thinks you have appendicitis, they will order a ct scan of the abdomen and pelvis which is extremely sensitive at detecting acute appendicitis.

Answered 6/11/2020

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