abdominal pain tests

Question 1

Peptic ulcer due to NSAID /

importants tests

Answer 1

EGD= EsophagoGastroDuodenoscopy

Question 2

Peptic ulcer due to Helicobacter pylori infection/

importants tests

Answer 2

Urea breath test for H pylori

Question 3

Pancreatitis due to Alcohol abuse or Gallstones

/importants tests

Answer 3

Serum lipase

Question 4

abdominal pain/

DO NOT MISS dx?

Tests?

Answer 4

Early bowel obstruction/

Abdominal radiographs;

CT scan

Question 5

Appendicitis/

important tests

Answer 5

1. Repeated Clinical exam often!!!
2. CT scan