"Quick and Easy 'Jump Test' for Instant Appendicitis Diagnosis"

Doctors suggest a simple "jump test" to determine if someone has appendicitis. If jumping causes severe pain, it may indicate a swollen appendix and the need for medical attention. Other at-home tests include pressing on specific areas of the abdomen and checking for rebound pain. Appendicitis, which affects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, requires prompt treatment to prevent complications. Surgical removal of the appendix, known as an appendectomy, is the standard treatment.