Abdominal Contusion
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Abdominal Contusion Treatment
Treatment for an abdominal
contusion
may include:
Cold compresses
Rest
Drink clear liquids only
Advance to a regular diet after one day
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Narcotic pain medication
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Last Updated: Mar 12, 2009
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Abdominal Contusion References:
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