Jean in Newcastle Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) My dd is 10. She came to me crying because she had blood on her panties. She understands what is going on re. puberty, menstruation, etc. I got her a pad and gave her some Ibuprofen because she said that her stomach hurt. I was talking to her later though and she said that it hurt at the end of peeing. Now I'm wondering if it really is a first period or if it could be bladder related. Is having any kind of pain with urination connected with that? If it's just her period I'd rather not do a doctor visit because it would make it a bit traumatic for her. But if she's got an infection or something, of course I wouldn't hesitate to get her treated. She does not have a lot of other signs of puberty - breast buds or hair growth. Update: It's a UTI. She's being treated. Edited March 18, 2012 by Jean in Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 It could be both? Maybe she did start her period, but also has a UTI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'd take her in considering the pain, the timing of the pain, and the lack of secondary signs of puberty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Maybe be more specific in your questions: *Where did it hurt at the end of peeing? *Was this the first time it hurt while peeing? Get as specific as you can with the questions. Any bleeding other than with menstruation, would be a big concern to me, and would warrant a visit to the doctor. Given her age, it could very well be her cycle (that's when my dd started). HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Without the secondary signs I'd be concerned. It could be a UTI or bladder infection. It could be hemorrhoids (and a UTI). UTIs and bladder infections are diagnosed mainly by peeing in a cup rather than physical examination. Although if there was a lot of blood, the doctor may want to examine her. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I would give it until the morning. You should know either way that way. Does she have a fever at all? Do you think she is far enough along in puberty for it to be her first cycle? Is it a crampy hurt or an achy hurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'm collecting these questions to ask her tomorrow. It's almost 11 pm here now and she's asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Update: It's a UTI. She's being treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Update: It's a UTI. She's being treated. UTI's that are bad enough to bleed are EXCRUCIATING. is she on the pills which numb the bladder? If she isn't, I would request some. The pain will likely continue for a couple more days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'd take her in considering the pain, the timing of the pain, and the lack of secondary signs of puberty. Yes, this. Ten, with no signs of puberty and pain while urinating? Sounds like infection to me. Oh, just saw your update. Hope she is feeling better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Poor thing! 10 would be awfully early to start her period. I bet you and her are both glad it's not that yet! Hope she gets to feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Poor thing! 10 would be awfully early to start her period. I bet you and her are both glad it's not that yet! Hope she gets to feeling better soon! Yes, I'm glad that she hasn't started her period yet too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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