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Appendicitis

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Learning about appendicitis:	Reference What is appendicitis? Opens New Window Reference Are there other conditions with similar symptoms?
Being diagnosed:	Reference I have belly pain. Do I need to see a doctor? Reference How is an ultrasound used to diagnose appendicitis? Reference How is a CT scan used?
Getting treatment:	Reference What is a laparoscopic appendectomy?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference April 5, 2011
Medical Review:	Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

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Appendicitis

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