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Imaging for chronic abdominal pain in adults
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2015[Apr]; 38
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Diagnostic imaging is often not indicated in chronic abdominal pain. In
particular, undifferentiated abdominal pain is rarely an indication for a CT
scan. CT scanning is overused even when imaging is required. Other modalities may
be preferable. A normal CT scan does not rule out cancer. Alarm symptoms,
including anaemia, blood in the stool, waking at night with gastrointestinal
symptoms, and weight loss, should be investigated. The most appropriate modality
depends on the symptoms. Clinical information on request forms for CT scans
should be specific and include the suspected condition as this helps the
radiologist to determine an appropriate imaging protocol.