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Genital Injury

Bleeding: For any bleeding, apply direct pressure for 10 minutes with a sterile gauze. Note: minor cuts in the genital area can cause much oozing of blood because of the rich blood supply. For the same reason, the area heals quickly (3 or 4 days).
Cleansing: For minor cuts, wash the area with soap and water for 5 minutes.
Local Cold: For swelling, a cold wet washcloth to the area for no more than 20 minutes (if tolerated).
Pain Medicine:
- Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed for pain relief.
- See dosage charts.
- Ask your pharmacist to recommend a pediatric brand containing either of these ingredients.
Expected Course: Cuts and other injuries in the genital area heal quickly in 3 or 4 days.
IF your child becomes worse: Review Should I Call? recommendations.