A member asked:

If u think u may have problems with your appendix. will it show in a blood test?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sometimes: Sometimes your white blood cells are slightly elevated. Sometimes a scan can show your appendix is inflamed. But the most certain way of diagnosis is still by being examined and questioned by a doctor. Still sometimes appendicitis is missed or diagnosed as occurring when it is not. A series of timed exams is often needed.

Answered 1/6/2013

5.4k views

Thank
Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Usually not: Appendix problems is the trickiest diagnosis a doctor can make. Sometimes, there is a small elevation in the wbc, but it can be normal. Usually a doctor will press on the lower right quadrant and see if you have any tenderness/pain. The diagnosis is made clinically, and radiologically with a cat scan. Go see your doctor asap if it worsens. Rupture ovarian cysts also masquarade as this too.

Answered 1/6/2013

5.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more