Appendicitis is diagnosed through a combination of:
1. Medical history: Patient’s symptoms, duration, and severity.
2. Physical examination: Abdominal tenderness, guarding, and rebound tenderness.
3. Laboratory tests:
– White blood cell count (WBC): Elevated WBC indicates infection.
– C-reactive protein (CRP): Elevated CRP indicates inflammation.
– Urinalysis: To rule out urinary tract infections.
4. Imaging studies:
– Ultrasound (US): Visualizes the appendix and surrounding structures.
– Computed Tomography (CT) scan: Confirms appendicitis and rules out other conditions.
aanya.bansal Answered question September 5, 2024