THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -X-ray-Lower GI tract: Your doctor may use x-ray to assess for complications from diverticulitis. Blood and urine tests: Blood tests look for signs of infection and/or inflammation. These signs may include high white blood cell counts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diverticulosis and diverticulitis They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula are common, especially after age 40, and seldom cause problems.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is diverticular bleeding? Diverticular bleeding occurs when pouches (diverticula) that have developed in the wall of the large intestine (colon) bleed. If you have these pouches, you have a condition called diverticulosis. Diverticular bleeding causes a large amount of blood to appear in your stool.

Detailed explanation-4: -Radiography Abdomen and Pelvis Radiography is not useful as the initial imaging test for the general population of patients with suspected diverticulitis because CT is more accurate. Radiography can identify large volume extraluminal air or bowel obstruction. CT is more sensitive and specific for both.