How to check for abdominal injury?
Patient: Hijust wanted to ask a question about my 5 yr old son, he was playing in the garden with a broom (running) he was trying to help tidy up, and the broom hit a step and bashed in to his belly right where his belly button is he has some discomfort and has a red mark there can this cause any damage as i know the belly is a delicate area.thanks Emma Doctor: Welcoma to HCMHello, the pain and redness may be due to the direct impact of the broom ,since the location is belly button there may not be much damage to the organs ,you need to visit a peadriation who may examine your child and ask for abdominal ultrasound where you can rule out the internal damage and advice some antispasmodicsAdvice1.Some rest is advised2.light digestible food should be given3.watch for increase in pain, redness in the area,coughing blood ,blood in stools  you have to rush your child to emergency room Thank you Dr.Krupa