DD (10) on Sunday landed awkwardly when she dismounted the worktop in the kitchen (don't ask). She said her foot hurt, on the top below the toes, the metatarsals I think?? but managed to carry on. Still sore yesterday but managed to ride bike/go to the May fair. When we got back she said her foot clicked and from that point was hobbling around saying it is very painful and can we get it checked at hospital.
Now although DD is not a hypochondriac she does have health anxiety and we have been to minor injuries before with hurt fingers and toes that have turned out ok. She did break her arm a year ago and I think that has heightened ner awareness that bones do break.
Anyway I have sent her to school bacause
- She can walk/hobble on it
- There is no bruising/swelling visible.
- She can tolerate me pressing on the sore area although it does hurt a bit.
I dont want to rush to minor injuries every time she hurts herself but I don't want to ignore a genuine injury. Any advice please?