The Causes, Symptoms And Treatments Of Abdominal Pain

Diagnosing The Pain

Because there are so many different causes of abdominal pain, a medical professional may ask patients several questions and perform a physical examination to determine the cause and best possible treatment. They may ask where the pain is located, what type of pain occurs (cramping, stabbing, or dull), how long the pain has been active, and what other areas of the body are affected, if any. Clinical testing may include urine or stool tests, blood tests, enemas or barium swallows, an X-ray, a computerized tomography (CT) scan or an ultrasound.

Get familiar with some of the challenges associated with diagnosing abdominal pain next.