Non-traumatic intra-abdominal bleeding is spontaneous bleeding. It could be bleeding in the abdomen due to a medical complication. To diagnose and treat intra-abdominal bleeding, laparotomy is required.

Many types of accidents can cause trauma to your abdomen. Common causes are traffic accidents (cars and bicycles, motorbikes), accidents when you play sports, accidents in daily activities, being beaten, being robbed... Abdominal injuries can range from simple to serious depending on the severity. Severe injuries can cause organ rupture, damage to blood vessels in the abdomen, cause bleeding in the abdomen causing hemorrhagic shock, which can be life-threatening if not detected and treated promptly.