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Diagnosis of Appendicitis

There are several tests that are often used by experts to diagnose appendicitis: abdominal exam to detect inflammation, urine test to rule out a urinary tract infection, rectal exam, blood test to see if the patient’s body is fighting infection, including CT scans and ultrasound. However, Dr. Juan Sola, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Baptist Children's Hospital, considers patients' history is the most important component in making the diagnosis of appendicitis. The expert affirms, in children, he relays on ultrasounds rather than CT scans, because he doesn’t want to expose them to ionizing radiation. Finally, he explains peritonitis is the inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity.