Pelvic Pain in Males: Diagnosis & Tests (Lower Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Cramping)

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Alternate Names : Lower Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Cramping

Diagnosis of pelvic pain begins with a history and physical exam. Tests that may be done include:

a urinalysis and urine culture to rule out an infection or kidney stone

a complete blood count, or CBC, to help diagnose an infection

x-ray imaging, such as ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI scan

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

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