Got Hit On Groin Area. Should I Be Worried?

Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2012

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Question : My son was hit in the groin twice yesterday. Should I be concerned? Watch for anything? He is 12 years old

Answered by Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (15 minutes later)

Hi,
Sorry about your son's problem.
Does he. have any pain or swelling anywhere where he was hit?
If there is none, you need not worry.
Just look for any hematoma ( bluish discoloration) .
Sometimes hematoma or swelling can appear after 24 hrs depending how harsh was the hit.
If no symptoms or signs by 1-2 days , there should be
no cause or concern!

All the best

God bless

Dr Uma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (12 minutes later)

He is still complaining of some pain and soreness. he was very nauseated last night. I have not checked for any bruising yet today.

Answered by Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (11 minutes later)

Hi,
If he has pain and soreness ,take him to ER! XXXXXXX abdominal injuries can present like this.
May be an ultrasound will be needed.
The doctor can examine him and decide about this.

Good luck

Dr Uma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (0 minute later)

Thank you for your time.

Answered by Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (12 minutes later)

You are welcome!
Hope your son will be alright.
All the best
God bless with speedy recovery!
Dr Uma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar