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What Are Signs To Be Watched For After Being Kicked In Abdomen?

friend s 9-yr old daughter got angry with her 6 yr-old brother an repeatedly kicked him in the stomach. He is sore, but has no immediate swelling (now 45-minutes post trauma) and though tender in the abdomen and slightly tender in the ribs, has no difficulty breathing. He has not coughed up any blood, nor is there any in the urine at this time. What signs/symptoms should she be looking for that would require an ER visit? (They are far away and transportation and money are both concerns.)
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question.
Typically, the first hours after being hit are the most painful. With each passing day he should feel improvement and after several days it should be gone. If the pain worsens of the next 1-2 days, that would be a good time to travel to the ER. If not, you don't have to go.
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What Are Signs To Be Watched For After Being Kicked In Abdomen?

Hello. I just read through your question. Typically, the first hours after being hit are the most painful. With each passing day he should feel improvement and after several days it should be gone. If the pain worsens of the next 1-2 days, that would be a good time to travel to the ER. If not, you don t have to go.