While muscle spasms can be painful, relief is available with these seven natural muscle relaxers. Chamomile is an ancient herb thatâs used to treat a variety of ailments, including muscle spasms. It contains 36 flavonoids, which are compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties.
The doctor may also need to do several types of blood tests to learn more about the cancer: 1  Complete blood count. A complete blood count (CBC) is used to measure the number of different types of cells, such as red blood cells and white blood cells, in a sample of a personâs blood. 2  Serum chemistry.
Blood Tests. Blood tests can evaluate the function of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. Levels of the pancreatic enzymes amylase and lipase can be measured. Blood tests can also check for signs of related conditions, including infection, anemia (low blood count), and dehydration. A tumor marker called CA 19-9 may be checked if pancreatic cancer is suspected.