FreeMD® Abdominal Contusion: Symptoms

Abdominal Contusion

Symptoms

Abdominal Contusion Symptoms

Symptoms of an abdominal contusion include:

Abdominal pain:

Increases when tightening the abdominal muscles
Increases when sitting up

Swelling of the abdominal wall
Bruising of the abdominal wall
Tenderness over the abdominal wall

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Related Topics:

Abdominal injury
Abdominal muscle strain
Abdominal pain
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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Abdominal Contusion References:

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