abdominal investigations

Causes of Abdominal Pain – Diagnosis from Symptoms and Investigations

How to Determine a Cause of Abdominal Pain The cause of abdominal (stomach) pain can be determined from: 1. Pain LOCATION: Right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain may be from gallstones, bile ducts dysfunction, liver diseases, right kidney or ureteral disorders or right adrenal gland Left upper quadrant (LUQ) pain may be >> Read More ...

Bowel Problems ~ Symptoms Diagnosis by a Doctor

Introduction to Diagnosis of Bowel Problems Evaluation of a patient with a bowel disease begins with careful history and physical examination. Subsequent investigation is indicated in selected cases only. Some patients have normal findings on diagnostic testing, so a diagnosis of a functional bowel problem or IBS is >> Read More ...