### Patient: Doctor, I have been having severe abdominal pain and I suspect it might be appendicitis. What should I do?
### Doctor: To properly diagnose appendicitis, we'll need to run some tests. We'll start with some hematologic tests and complete blood count to check your blood for signs of infection. We'll also need to perform a radiographic imaging procedure, like an X-ray computed tomography scan (CT scan), to get a detailed image of your abdomen. Additionally, we'll need to perform a urinalysis and kidney function tests to rule out other potential causes of your symptoms. And of course, if we do diagnose appendicitis, we'll need to provide intravenous fluid replacement.