Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following appendicitis-related questions:

1. Is it possible that I could have another medical condition besides appendicitis?
   
   
2. What danger does a ruptured appendix pose to me?
   
   
3. Which diagnostic tests will be performed, and what do they involve?
   
   
4. What do you suspect caused my appendicitis?
   
   
5. Will I have to have an appendectomy?
   
   
6. What type of appendectomy will you perform?
   
   
7. How many appendectomies have you performed?
   
   
8. Will I experience any pain after my appendectomy?
   
   
9. How long will my recovery period last?
   
   
10. Will I have to make changes to my lifestyle following the surgery?