He had been having abdominal pain for the past several weeks, but that night it was excruciating — like a knife plunged deep ...

To diagnose certain injuries and conditions, a doctor may order CT scan (also known as a "CT exam" and commonly ... in addition to abnormalities of the abdomen, pelvis and head. Special protocols are ...

The bust underwent a similar CT scan in 1992. But the more primitive scanner used then only generated cross sections of the statue every 5 millimeters — not enough detail, Huppertz said ...

The stools may also be foul-smelling. Diverticulitis can be diagnosed with an abdominal CT scan and blood tests. The treatment may involve antibiotics and a change in diet to help the intestine heal ...