- Pain may be exacerbated when performing abdominal activities or coughing. Apply gentle pressure with a pillow or your hands over the injured area to support and reduce irritation and discomfort.
- When the doctor has agreed to oral diet, take small meals of light diet.
- The pain is usually worst 2-3 days after the injury. Ice packing the injured area on and off for 20 minutes may help reduce pain and swelling.
- Please call or return to the hospital as soon as possible if there are following symptoms:
- Rapidly expanding bruising over the abdomen or back
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Intolerable abdominal pain
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Abdominal stiffness
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Fresh blood in the stool or urine
- Rapidly expanding bruising over the abdomen or back
Home Management After Abdominal Injury
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