<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat does abdominal guarding mean?  <response>: <reason> Complete blood count CBC Blood urea nitrogen BUN creatinine Liver function tests LFTs Glucose Amylase lipase Urine culture Urinalysis Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin beta-hCG Cervical cultures are recommended to diagnose pelvic inflammatory diseaseElectrolytesCT diagnoses: Organ contusion Organ laceration Aneurysm Diverticulitis AppendicitisPelvic, abdominal andor transvaginal ultrasound diagnoses: Peritonitis Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cysts Fluidblood secondary to trauma Appendicitis AneurysmKUB x-rays kidney, ureter, bladder could reveal nephrolithiasis and bowel gas patternSymptomatic relief may be provided by paracentesis, which may also diagnose spontaneous bacterial peritonitis SBP Gastrointestinal endoscopy may be used or patients with suspected peptic ulcer disease Helicobacter pylori testing may also be used Trial medications may be beneficial for the diagnosis and treatment of: GERD dyspepsia: Proton pump inhibitors or H2 blockers Abdominal wall strain: Nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs Anxiety: Lorazepam Zoster: Acyclovir 