does my child need to go to the doctor?

Question

Last night my 2 1/2 year old daughter was jumping back and forth from the couch to the laundry basket (it was empty and she was crawling around in it with her blanket) when she suddenly screamed at the top of her lungs. I turned around and grabbed her and when she calmed down she stated that she had hit her privates on the edge of the hamper. I went and looked and her labia was very red and so was her buttock on that side. She had no bleeding and everything seemed "in tact". She calmed down and went to bed. This AM when I was holding her in my lap and putting her jacket on she was scooting around uncomfortably and said "my private hurts". Should I take her in to make sure she is ok. I dont want to put her through an unnecessary exam "down there" but I want to know that all is well. Any advice will be appreciated. (I am a first time mom so sorry if this seems paranoid!)

Answer 1

She probably just bruised it.As long as she's able to go potty,sit etc.I would give it a few days.Unless its just extremely swollen or bleeding.Have you ever ridden on a bike and when you were a girl and fell on the middle bar.I have ,you didn't go-to the doctor for that and after a few days the soreness went away.It's good that you are a concerned mom and asked.It's hard to know just what to do sometimes.She will have a lot of bumps and bruises since she's an active child.They all do.

Answer 2

I would call the doctor and see what advice he can give you over the phone. It's probably just sore or bruised and needs time to heal.

Answer 3

she probabley just bruised herself like have you ever hit your tail bone and could not sit for a couple of days it has the same affect on her she will be fine just watch her for any bleeding or problems walking other wise she will be fine

Answer 4

I would give it another day if I were you. It may just be bruised and needs time to heal.