You may be asked the following questions Where do you feel the pain Is the pain all over or in a specific location Does the pain move into your back groin or down your legs Is the pain severe sharp or cramping Do you have it all the time or does it come and go Does the pain wake you up at night Have you had similar pain in the past How long has each episode lasted When does the pain occur For example after meals or during menstruation What makes the pain worse For example eating stress or lying down What makes the pain better For example drinking milk having a bowel movement or taking an antacid What medications are you taking Have you had a recent injury Are you pregnant What other symptoms do you have Tests that may be done include Barium enema Blood urine and stool tests CT scan Colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy EKG electrocardiogram or heart tracing Ultrasound of the abdomen Upper GI and small bowel series Xrays of the abdomen Prevention The following steps may help prevent some types of abdominal pain Avoid fatty or greasy foods.
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