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Suggest Treatment For Bruising On Penis

my son is 9 and my other son 2, bit him in the penis. He was trying to block him from walking in another direction and my 2 year old was just the perfect height. his penis is black and blue. we put an ice pack on it. do I need to take him to the doctors....( it was just the tip of the penis)
Sat, 7 Jun 2014
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I think as the color has changed and there is swelling you should visit a doctor. Also because your child will also need antibiotic to prevent secondary infection as there are many organisms transmitted through human bite. Also injection tetanus toxoid should be taken.
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Suggest Treatment For Bruising On Penis

I think as the color has changed and there is swelling you should visit a doctor. Also because your child will also need antibiotic to prevent secondary infection as there are many organisms transmitted through human bite. Also injection tetanus toxoid should be taken.