How to Diagnosis Abdominal Pain
If the cause of the pain cannot be ascertained, different types of laboratory diagnostic methods can be used to detect the actual cause. The normal diagnostic tests include the electrolytes assessment, BUN and creatinine level in blood, blood counts, renal as well as liver function tests and more. Abdominal ultrasound is another commonest noninvasive technique to find out the actual cause of the abdominal pathology. Stool as well as urine examination is also prescribed to detect the actual cause. Other tests include ECG (Electrocardiography) and ABG (Arterial Blood gas analysis).
A series of tests can also help to diagnosis the abdominal pain. Some physical examination or tests are required before tests. These examination generally include softly pressuring down on different parts of the abdomen. It helps to check for swelling as well as tenderness. The information of each physical examination, location of the pain as well as severity of the pain will help you doctor to determine the tests to order.
Imaging tests like X-Rays, Ultra sound, MRI scan are used to view different tissues, organs as well as other structures in detail. These tests are very helpful to diagnose ruptures, inflammation, fracture as well as tumor.