In this article, we will discuss the Diagnostic Investigations of Acute Vomiting. So, let’s get started
Diagnostic Investigations
A battery of tests to cover all the causes of vomiting, is given below out of which one has to select investigations depending on the presumptive cause
- CBC for iron deficiency anemia
- Urine analysis
- Renal profile, e.g. blood urea, creatinine for azotemia
- Serum electrolytes, e.g. K+ for hypokalemia or metabolic alkalosis
- Hepatic profile, e.g. serum bilirubin, hepatic enzymes
- Serum amylase for pancreatic disease
- USG of abdomen for liver and pancreatic disease
- CSF analysis and CT scan of the head for any neurological cause
- Pregnancy test should be done in all potentially pregnant women
- Serum drug levels of certain drugs
- Supine and erect X-ray to be done in a case suspected of intestinal obstruction or perforation
- Upper GI endoscopy for peptic ulcer and/or gastric outlet obstruction/gastroparesis
- EKG for myocardial infarction.
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