Genital Injury

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You think your child has a serious injury
  • External bleeding won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure
  • Bleeding from inside the vagina
  • Vaginal injury with a penetrating object
  • Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches
  • Swollen or painful scrotum
  • Painful urination or difficulty passing urine
  • Blood in urine
  • Severe pain
  • Age under 1 year old
  • Could have been caused by sexual abuse or assault

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