Diagnosing Abdominal Pain: Tests and Imaging

Doctor examining patient with abdominal pain.

Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons people visit doctors or emergency rooms. It can range from mild and temporary discomfort to severe and life-threatening pain. Because it involves several organs—from the stomach and intestines to the liver, pancreas, kidneys, and reproductive system—determining the exact cause can be challenging. Doctors rely on a […]