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Is A Small Cut On Labia Minora In A Child Post Injury A Cause For Concern?

My seven year old niece was playing outside and decided t climb over the fence of a hog pen and she ended slipping and falling right on to her vigina and she started bleeding. We cleaned her up and notice the labia minora had a little cut. Is this something to worry about.
Mon, 15 Feb 2016
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Thank you for your query.
Hope the little one feels better now.

I would like a few clarifications.

1) has she received her routine vaccinations?
2)was there any dirt or rust on the fence?
3) was the wound examined and cleaned right away?


A small cut will usually heal on its own and won't pose any threats or complications. ( it should have stopped bleeding and well on the way to healing

If, however, it does not heal and continues to bleed for more than a day, or looks raw or infected you should take her to a pediatrician to check the severity and extent of the injury and treat accordingly.

Make sure the area is cleaned and dried after every bathroom visit to enable healing and prevent infection

hope this helps.
please feel free to contact us if you need any clarification.
wish you all good health.
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Is A Small Cut On Labia Minora In A Child Post Injury A Cause For Concern?

Thank you for your query. Hope the little one feels better now. I would like a few clarifications. 1) has she received her routine vaccinations? 2)was there any dirt or rust on the fence? 3) was the wound examined and cleaned right away? A small cut will usually heal on its own and won t pose any threats or complications. ( it should have stopped bleeding and well on the way to healing If, however, it does not heal and continues to bleed for more than a day, or looks raw or infected you should take her to a pediatrician to check the severity and extent of the injury and treat accordingly. Make sure the area is cleaned and dried after every bathroom visit to enable healing and prevent infection hope this helps. please feel free to contact us if you need any clarification. wish you all good health.