Abdominal Emergency & Trauma

Abdominal emergency can happen to anyone & anywhere, but the important thing is that it should be addressed immediately with prompt diagnosis, treatment & care. Symptoms predominantly like severe abdominal pain , fever, constipation, bloody stool, rebound tenderness in the abdomen, abdominal rigidity and guarding, bloating, colic, and migratory pain may also occur. Treatments vary for those in unstable and stable condition

Injury caused in the abdomen is called abdominal injuries. The signs & symptoms of abdominal emergency include rigidity, tenderness, abdominal pain & brushing of the external abdomen. Serious complications may include infection & blood loss.

Abdominal trauma can be diagnosed by ultrasonography, CT Scan, peritoneal lavage & treatment may involve surgery. It may involve damage to the abdominal organs.