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Can appendicitis show up in blood test i have had pain 8 weeks on and off?
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Radiology study.: Blood tests will be able to tell you if you have a chronic condition causing inflammation. An elevated white blood count, c reactive ptlrotein etc. It will be sensitive but won't tell you it is appendicitis. A good history and physical exam with a radiology study will help to define the source of your pain. 25 year old female the first thing is a pregnancy test. Then ovarian cyst then appendi.
Answered 4/6/2013
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Usually not unless: It is acute appendicitis, which it doesn't sound like if you had pain for 8 weeks. A more accurate modality would be imaging tests, such as ultrasound or ct. But these are diagnostic tests too and they have their limits. Ask your doctor or surgeon what do to now.
Answered 4/6/2013
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