Are you worried that your child will get appendicitis?Try the Jump Test: Shot

This child does not have appendicitis. But if you think you might be, ask to jump. If you can’t do it without significant pain, you will need to call your doctor and possibly go to the hospital. Kentaro Tryman/Getty Images/Mascot hide caption toggle caption Kentaro Tryman/Getty Images/Mascot This child does not have appendicitis. But if […]

Appendicitis after a fall in a child: a case report

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