how do doctors test for Appendicitis and how do they know it needs to be removed?
436604
normally a doctor performs an abdomenal exam.  An appendicitis is often accompanied by severe abdomenal pain and/or rebound pain (i.e. pain when the doctor releases the pressure)\nAfter this initial exam, a doctor would most likely exam the patient with an sonogram or CAT scan depending on how critical the situation seemed (I recieved a CAT scan but the concern was low, sonograms can be done much quicker.)\nFrom these images, the doctor would determine if it was an appendicitis and surgery would be planned in if it was.
986762
I'm a RN in an ER, Appendicitis usually presents with pain in the right lower side of your abdomen.  The pain may be sudden onset, usually quite severe.  If you press on it, it typically hurts more when you let go.  You may have a fever.  You will likely have nausea and or vomiting.  If you go to the hospital, they will do a blood test.  Your white blood cells will be elevated.  Then they will have to do either an ultrasound or a CT scan to diagnose it.  \nHope this helps.
675687
See a doctor and see what he has to say.
971996
get it checked by a doctor
389753
By blood type, tissue type, and antibodies present.  Testing will be done on the organ to make sure it viable.
635834
The scar could be from any kind of abdominal surgery.  Yes it could have been appendicitis- her appendix could have actually ruptured and caused infection in her abdominal cavity- in which case they would have needed to have a large incision to get to as much of her insides as possible to clean all the infection out.  Why haven't you just asked her?  And why do you feel cheated?  Have you two not talked about your past? Don't assume she had an abortion- they don't do major surgery for that.   C-section scars usually are low bikini line scars, but emergency C-sections and older women have scars that run from the navel to the hairline.  Just talk to her, and trust her.
39803
Well when you go for a gynocology checkup, they will often do a papsmear to make sure everything is alright. If this comes back abnormally, it will be tested for cancer through what is called a colposcopy, which you can read about here: http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/cevicalconditions/a/colposcopy.htm
307562
A doctors check of the genitals and x-ray or ultrasound to determine the existence of testicles and/or ovaries should be an indicator.
966521
See a doctor it could be a problem with  your appendix?
1166194
Yes. Bacteria and germs are one concern. Also, if a person swallows their clippings (and many who bite their nails do) those clippings often end up in nature's garbage bin, the appendix, which can lead to appendicitis.
322613
Highly unlikely... if you know how natural selection works. The appendix is not really a disadvantage to have so natural selection will never select against it. Just because it's useless doesn't mean it will go away. It's only when it's harms an organism's chance of survival and procreation will it be selected against. Rarely people get appendicitis and even fewer die from appendicitis nowadays.
490302
Doctors are legally, morally, and ethically bound to tell you the truth about your test results.  If you have doubts, get a second opinion.
140544
Go the to emergency room if it is pretty bad...\n\nYour appendix is on your right side.\n\nMy cousin nearly died from ignoring it.\n\nGo to your doctor, or if your worried about the cost, hit a free clinic.
167204
Yes, surgery is the answer after having a ruptured appendix.
298099
appendix does not have any function in human body. that's why it is removed (appendicectomy) in cases appendicitis without any future problems.
381940
Umbilical hernia, infection, bowel obstruction, ascites (a collection of fluid) in the abdomen, Endometriosis...could be a number of things.  Other symptoms should help your doctor narrow it down (for example, is there discharge from the umbilicus, does it occur in relation to your menses, do you have a history of GI issues, is the umbilicus blue-tinged, etc. etc...).  It's also important to be re-checked for appendicitis, as that could be a misdiagnosis the first time around (it happens).\n\nBased on your additional comment, I'm even more inclined to think appendicitis.  Umbilical pain w/diarrhea are hallmark symptoms...is the pain moving to the right or shifting in any way?  Is it constant, or does it subside?\n\nI'd get a second opinion if I were you.  The worst that can happen is that you spent time getting another opinion that said it wasn't appendicitis too...but at least you'll be safer knowing.\n\nGood luck and feel better.
741498
talk to a doctor, he/she will take a history and do a physical and then determine if any test need to be done, good luck