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Abdominal Injury Home Care
Home care for an abdominal injury includes:
  • Apply a cold compress:
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
  • Warm, wet compresses:
    • Apply after 2 days
  • Avoid aspirin.
  • Do not exercise for one week.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Eat a liquid diet:
    • After one day, progress to a regular diet.
  • Rest in bed for 1-2 days.
  • Return to normal activity slowly.
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Ibuprofen for pain Images
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Last Updated: Sep 13, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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