A member asked:

Can an abdominal ct miss appendicitis? they checked me for it today but i hurt so bad. i've had fever / diarrhea / chills for days, and i'm stressed.

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Yes but symptoms: Yes, a CT scan can miss appendicitis. however, your symptoms are not classic for appendicitis. Diarrhea is not usually an early sign. Also, stomach pain tends to localize or concentrate in a particular spot. Did you have a blood test / blood count? Ask to be evaluated by an experienced surgeon based on your clinical signs, rather than relying solely on the CT scan for a diagnosis.

Answered 4/16/2016

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