Helped Over 500,000 patients with 98%+ satisfaction.

Connect & Get Personalized 1-to-1 Answers from Expert Doctors

DoctorSpring > Question Home

Internal bleeding after rough fingering and time needed to heal

Resolved Question:

Hi Doctor,

I experienced rough fingering last night to the point of bleeding. It appears the bleeding is internal because using a mirror I cannot see any signs of a tear. I bled at the time and through the night but it had basically gone down by the morning when I went to urinate. Urination doesn't cause any pain. I am unlikely to be active for another week. Will this be enough time to heal or do I need to see a doctor?

Category: Family Physician-GP

Ask Your Own Question

Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
 27 Doctors Online

Hello,

Thank you for asking your query at DoctorSpring.

The bleeding could be due to abrasion the cervical mucosa (from minor trauma). This might not be visible externally unless you use special instruments. That is the reason you are not able to see any bleeding points. This is should heal within 2-4 days of time. Since you are not having any penetrative sex for a week, this should heal by itsown, there is no need to see a Doctor immediately. But if there is persistent bleeding after 2 days you will need to visit a Doctor.

Bleeding from minor trauma is bit unusual. If there is any STD (like a Candida / fungal infection ) there could be easy bruising and bleeding. So you may want to consider an STD test if you are at risk.

Hope this helps
Please feel free to ask followup questions.

Thank you


Patient replied :

From what I can tell the bleeding has stopped entirely, so I will wait to see if there is any pain in a week's time before thinking about seeing a Doctor. Does this sound reasonable?

Also, I don't believe I have the typical fungal infection symptoms such as itching or a thick discharge, nor do I experience any discomfort urinating. Does this rule that STD out? I have never had an STD test. Would STDs be seen in an average blood test as I do have these relatively frequently due to low iron.

Thanks


Yea, in a week everything should be normal. No bleeding / no pain. That should be a good estimate. In case if the bleeding recurs from sexual activity it is better to get checked. STDs won't be seen in an average blood tests. STD is recommended if you have a history of risk / unprotected sex in the recent past. One need not have typical symptoms of STD as a matter of fact.

Hope this helps. Thank you


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
Experience: 
MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University in December 2011
M.Med (Family Medicine) - TNMGR University, Chennai
MBA-MPH in Public Health in March 2016, SRM University
Finished AFIH in March 2016, SRM University
MRCP ( UK ), Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, June 2016
Fellowship in Diabetology from Martin Luther University in January 2017

Currently Resident Physician, in MD Radiodiagnosis - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy and 4 other Medical Specialists are ready to help you

Users who read this, also read:

Make informed and better medical decisions.

Join the 500,000 people who found a smarter, quicker way to get Answers, Recommendations & Expert Opinions.

Expert Doctors at fingertips

Recommendation on next step. Second-opinion.Multi-specialty.

Save Time

Average time for answers: 6 hours.

Save Money

$35 for typical specialist consult vs. $120 for a local appointment.

Free Follow-ups

Clarify, ask further questions for free in private conversation.

100% Satisfaction

Money back guarantee for the 1st reply. MEDNET Quality Board.

Start My Consultation

CHAT NOW

About DoctorSpring.com

Doctor Spring is a novel online Doctor consultation platform where you can get your medical questions answered by leading Doctors. Just Submit your question and rest assured that you will consult a Doctor easily. Once you submit the question, the Doctor from the concerned specialty will reply within hours. You can always ask more questions or add details with follow-up question options and make it an online doctor chat. You may use this service to consult a specialty or for getting medical second opinion. All paid services come with a MEDNET quality assurance and 100% money back guarantee.

DoctorSpring in news