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[[Breath sound]]s on the side of the rupture may be diminished, [[respiratory distress]] may be present, and the chest or abdomen may be painful. | [[Breath sound]]s on the side of the rupture may be diminished, [[respiratory distress]] may be present, and the chest or abdomen may be painful. [[Orthopnea]], [[dyspnea]] which occurs when lying flat, may also occur, and [[cough]]ing is another sign. In people with herniation of abdominal organs, signs of intestinal blockage or [[sepsis]] in the abdomen may be present. Bowel sounds may be heard in the chest, and shoulder or [[epigastric]] pain may be present. When the injury is not noticed right away, the main symptoms are those that indicate [[bowel obstruction]]. | ||
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Overview
History and Symptoms
Breath sounds on the side of the rupture may be diminished, respiratory distress may be present, and the chest or abdomen may be painful. Orthopnea, dyspnea which occurs when lying flat, may also occur, and coughing is another sign. In people with herniation of abdominal organs, signs of intestinal blockage or sepsis in the abdomen may be present. Bowel sounds may be heard in the chest, and shoulder or epigastric pain may be present. When the injury is not noticed right away, the main symptoms are those that indicate bowel obstruction.