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Worried your kid might have appendicitis? Try the jump test

This child does not have appendicitis. But if you suspect yours might, ask them to jump. If they can't without major pain, it's time to call the doctor and maybe head to the hospital. (Getty Images/Maskot)
This child does not have appendicitis. But if you suspect yours might, ask them to jump. If they can't without major pain, it's time to call the doctor and maybe head to the hospital. (Getty Images/Maskot)

This article was originally published on December 11, 2023.

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