A 28 years old man presents with sudden onset abdominal pain

A 28 years old man presents with sudden onset abdominal pain. He has no significant history apart from an appendectomy when he was 12. His Abdominal X-ray finding is below.
What is the single most appropriate next step in the management?

Options:
A. Urgent Laparotomy
B. Urgent Colonoscopy
C. Insert Nasogastric tube
D. High dose Laxatives
E. USG Abdomen

He has no significant history apart from an appendectomy when he was 12. His Abdominal X-ray finding is below.
What is the single most appropriate next step in the management?

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