hi, my daughter who is 8 was on a ride on toy today and fell off awkwardly at home and bumped her genitals on a sharpish rounded side of the ride on toy, we had family round so she didnt say what had happend at the time, but when she went to the toilet there was blood in her underwear, i checked her and she was not profusely bleeding but there was a small red mark on the outside of her genitals, she had a bath to ease her as she said she was uncomfortable, i checked her afterwards and there was a bruise there where she had bumped herself, she has also had another slight show of blood, but not like the first time which was less than half a teaspoon of blood... what should i look for and is there anythhing that can be done for her, she is fine in herself .....
Hello, This is called a straddle injury. Usually it is minor and requires first aid care like you are providing. Antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly to any small cut or abrasion. Frequent baths to keep clean (no special soap needed). If there is blood in the urine or urine stream, then this requires a pediatrician to evaluate for more serious injury to her insides. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.