The evaluation of an abdominal injury begins with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in those with abdominal injury include:

• Abdominal swelling
• Abdominal tenderness
• Bruising to the abdomen
• Abdominal laceration
• Abdominal puncture wound

The diagnosis of an abdominal injury may require testing to evaluate the organs inside the abdomen.

Tests used to evaluate abdominal injury may include:

• Complete blood count
• Serum amylase
• Serum lipase
• Liver profile
• Kidney profile
• Urinalysis
• CT scan of the abdomen
• Ultrasound of the abdomen
• Chest x-ray

For more information:

• Abdominal contusion evaluation
• Bladder injury evaluation
• Kidney injury evaluation
• Liver injury evaluation
• Spleen injury evaluation