ACS, Acidosis, AAA and Other Miscellaneous Causes of Abdominal Pain

There are HUNDREDS of other non-GI/GU causes of abdominal pain… Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) Test with EKG and troponin Treat with aspirin and heparin Acidosis Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Respiratory Acidosis (COPD) Salicylate Toxicity (Remember MUDPILES) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Especially in older people with abdominal/flank/back pain or syncope Testing CT Scan Abdomen with contrast (Good) […]