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My daughter is 5 years old. sometimes i find her pressing on little bit above of her genital area with her hands. it's been happing since she was one.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pressing: It may be a habit or she may be in pain from a uti. Have her urine checked at the next doctor's visit.

Answered 11/11/2013

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