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To the best of our knowledge, this is the first ever report of this condition in an aircrew.<jats:bold>CASE REPORT:<\/jats:bold> A 37-yr-old pilot presented with severe upper abdominal pain and sweating. During examination,\n he developed bradycardia and was admitted with a presumptive diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. Investigations revealed no myocardial ischemia on ECG, transaminitis, raised CPK, CKMB, and LDH. A CECT scan of chest and abdomen was normal. A GI surgery consult was sought where we connected\n the transaminitis and raised CPK and considered the possibility of rhabdomyolysis. On specific inquiry, the aviator gave history of unaccustomed exercise with a vigorous session of abdominal crunches a day prior. Thus, a diagnosis of abdominal crunch syndrome was concluded.<jats:bold>DISCUSSION:<\/jats:bold>\n The aviator did not associate his vigorous exercise with the occurrence of pain and, therefore, did not mention it. It would have avoided unnecessary investigations and delay in treatment. From the aeromedical safety aspect, had the aviator flown on the day he developed pain, there was a possibility\n of developing severe pain exacerbated by the G force and G suit and sudden in-flight incapacitation. From the perspective of the aircrew, it is advisable that they avoid sudden, unaccustomed exercise.<jats:bold>Kumar A, Kaistha S. <jats:italic>Abdominal crunch syndrome creates a diagnostic challenge in\n treating a pilot with acute upper abdominal pain<\/jats:italic>. 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