Barium vs USG confusion for appendicitis

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I have right lower abdominal pain. My doctor suspects appendicitis. In my barium follow-through test, the appendix is not visualized. My USG (ultrasound) also shows no inflammation in the appendix region, only small kidney stones. Can barium findings indicate appendicitis, or should I get a CT scan to confirm?

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Dr. Pramod Shinde Laparoscopic Surgeon 41 yrs exp Nashik Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pramod Shinde

Laparoscopic Surgeon 41 yrs exp Nashik

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CT scan will be more helpful to diagnose appendicitis and even other causes of pain. If normal them next step would be Colonoscopy

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