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pamelariley posted:

lately my three year old has been punching himself in his private area and i don't know if someting is wrong an d when i ask him if it hurts he says yes what can i do to help him. this is my first child

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Elizabeth_WebMD_Staff responded:

Welcome Pamela,

I am sorry your son is uncomfortable, hopefully you have contacted your health care provider/pediatrician to evaluate what's going on.

Unfortunately, without an exam it is difficult to guess. Please let us know how he is doing,
Elizabeth

Report This| Share this:confusedWelcome Pamela, I am sorry your son is uncomfortable, hopefully you have contacted your health care provider/pediatrician to evaluate what's going on. Unfortunately, without an exam it is difficult to guess. Please let us know how he is doing, Elizabeth

kay_kay75 responded:

I personally would talk to him and ask if someone has touched him there, sometimes kids blame themselves when someone has done something. I am not saying this is the case but it might be. Also talk to your pediatrician, it could hurt when he has to go to the bathroom or he may be punishing himself for an erection that he doesn't understand.

Report This| Share this:confusedI personally would talk to him and ask if someone has touched him there, sometimes kids blame themselves when someone has done something. I am not saying this is the case but it might be. Also talk to your pediatrician, it could hurt when he has to go to the bathroom or he may be punishing himself for an erection that he doesn't understand.