YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for June, 2002: Re: abdominal trauma--softball in the stomach

Re: abdominal trauma--softball in the stomach

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 16:10:10 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 20 Jun 2002, Renee wrote: >
>Yesterday at practice, I was hit in the stomach with a softball while my
>head was turned the other way. About half an hour later, I went and
>threw up in the locker room. It was sore last night, but nothing too
>bad. There's now the start of a bruise, and it hurts pretty bad. I
>also get waves of nausea, but I haven't thrown up since practice. The
>state tournament is this weekend, and if I tell my coaches/parents, I
>don't think they'll let me play. Will anything happen if I wait to tell
>anyone? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Depends on whether or not you are bleeding internally. An examination by a physician and a blood count would probably be indicated.

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