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How To Check For Abdominal Injury?

Hi
just wanted to ask a question about my 5 yr old son, he was playing in the garden with a broom (running) he was trying to help tidy up, and the broom hit a step and bashed in to his belly right where his belly button is he has some discomfort and has a red mark there can this cause any damage as i know the belly is a delicate area.

thanks Emma
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hello, the pain and redness may be due to the direct impact of the broom ,since the location is belly button there may not be much damage to the organs ,you need to visit a peadriation who may examine your child and ask for abdominal ultrasound where you can rule out the internal damage and advice some antispasmodics
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1.Some rest is advised
2.light digestible food should be given
3.watch for increase in pain, redness in the area,coughing blood ,blood in stools you have to rush your child to emergency room Thank you Dr.Krupa
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How To Check For Abdominal Injury?

Welcoma to HCM Hello, the pain and redness may be due to the direct impact of the broom ,since the location is belly button there may not be much damage to the organs ,you need to visit a peadriation who may examine your child and ask for abdominal ultrasound where you can rule out the internal damage and advice some antispasmodics Advice 1.Some rest is advised 2.light digestible food should be given 3.watch for increase in pain, redness in the area,coughing blood ,blood in stools you have to rush your child to emergency room Thank you Dr.Krupa