The evaluation of ischemic bowel disease begins with a history and physical examination.

Physical findings in someone with ischemic bowel disease include:

• Abdominal tenderness
• Blood in the stool:
• Black stool
• Rectal bleeding
• Red stools
• Vomiting

Tests that may be used to evaluate ischemic bowel disease include:

• Complete blood count
• Kidney profile
• Serum cholesterol
• Serum HDL
• Serum LDL
• Serum triglycerides
• Stool guaiac test for intestinal bleeding
• Stool cultures

Imaging tests that may be used to evaluate ischemic bowel disease include:

• Angiography
• Abdominal x-rays
• Ultrasound of the abdomen
• CT scanning of the abdomen
• MRI scan of the abdomen
• MRI angiography