ABDOMINAL PAIN
FIND THE CAUSE. GET THE RIGHT TEST
Common cause
Thyroid
Vitamin (B12, D)
Anemia
Allergies
Diabetes
Chronic infection
Liver disorders
Stress, anxiety, depression
Poor diet
Lack of Sleep
Medications
Hormonal imbalance
Red Flag Symptoms
Suggested Lab Test
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Purpose: To check for underlying infections, anemia, or other blood disorders.
Blood Sugar Panel (FBS / PPBS / HbA1c)
Purpose: To screen for diabetes or track uncontrolled blood sugar levels.
Liver Function Test (LFT)
Purpose: To thoroughly assess overall liver health.
Key Markers Checked: Bilirubin, SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Protein, and Albumin.
Pancreatic Enzymes
Purpose: To quickly detect pancreatitis or other specific pancreatic disorders.
Key Markers Checked: Serum Amylase and Serum Lipase.
Renal Function Test (RFT)
Purpose: To evaluate kidney function and performance.
Key Markers Checked: Serum Urea, Serum Creatinine, and eGFR.
Serum Electrolytes
Purpose: To detect any biochemical or fluid imbalances in the body.
Key Markers Checked: Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (Cl), Bicarbonate ($\text{HCO}_3$), and Calcium.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Purpose: To detect systemic inflammation or a deep-seated infection.
Stool Routine & Microscopy
Purpose: To test for active infections, parasites, or hidden blood in the stool.
H. Pylori
Purpose: To detect a Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection, which is heavily associated with stomach ulcers.
Urine Routine & Microscopy
Purpose: To screen for urinary tract infections (UTIs) or potential kidney stones.
Serum Calcium
Purpose: To detect calcium imbalances that can interfere with muscle and nerve function in the gut.
Thyroid Function Test (TFT)
Purpose: To check for a thyroid imbalance, which can cause significant metabolic and abdominal symptoms.
Key Markers Checked: TSH, FT4, and FT3.
Common cause
Thyroid
Vitamin (B12, D)
Anemia
Allergies
Diabetes
Chronic infection
Liver disorders
Stress, anxiety, depression
Poor diet
Lack of Sleep
Medications
Hormonal imbalance
Red Flag Symptoms
Suggested Lab Test
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Purpose: To check for underlying infections, anemia, or other blood disorders.
Blood Sugar Panel (FBS / PPBS / HbA1c)
Purpose: To screen for diabetes or track uncontrolled blood sugar levels.
Liver Function Test (LFT)
Purpose: To thoroughly assess overall liver health.
Key Markers Checked: Bilirubin, SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Protein, and Albumin.
Pancreatic Enzymes
Purpose: To quickly detect pancreatitis or other specific pancreatic disorders.
Key Markers Checked: Serum Amylase and Serum Lipase.
Renal Function Test (RFT)
Purpose: To evaluate kidney function and performance.
Key Markers Checked: Serum Urea, Serum Creatinine, and eGFR.
Serum Electrolytes
Purpose: To detect any biochemical or fluid imbalances in the body.
Key Markers Checked: Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (Cl), Bicarbonate ($\text{HCO}_3$), and Calcium.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Purpose: To detect systemic inflammation or a deep-seated infection.
Stool Routine & Microscopy
Purpose: To test for active infections, parasites, or hidden blood in the stool.
H. Pylori
Purpose: To detect a Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection, which is heavily associated with stomach ulcers.
Urine Routine & Microscopy
Purpose: To screen for urinary tract infections (UTIs) or potential kidney stones.
Serum Calcium
Purpose: To detect calcium imbalances that can interfere with muscle and nerve function in the gut.
Thyroid Function Test (TFT)
Purpose: To check for a thyroid imbalance, which can cause significant metabolic and abdominal symptoms.
Key Markers Checked: TSH, FT4, and FT3.
Common cause
Thyroid
Vitamin (B12, D)
Anemia
Allergies
Diabetes
Chronic infection
Liver disorders
Stress, anxiety, depression
Poor diet
Lack of Sleep
Medications
Hormonal imbalance
