My brother and his girlfriend broke up 2 years ago. I still have a relationship with his girlfriend since she has my niece and is a very nice person. My family doesn't see them too often. My "Sister in Law" is coming through town to see her boyfriend and leaving my niece with me for a few days. My niece is 4 years old. When my niece was born, she had one flesh colored wart/mole on her privates. Well...since they broke up she has TONS of them. I have asked my "Sister in Law" to take her to the doctor and she said she did. She said the doctor needed to refer her to a specialist. I offered to pay for a second opinion 2 months ago but nothing. Since then, the warts have spread. They are now in bunches and bigger on her privates and go all the way back and now look raised on her rear end and "pooled". My mom has addressed this concern to my "Sister in Law", her mom and her sister but no results. Do we raise a red flag and take a chance at losing my niece forever? Also, I have two girls, I worry this might spread to them and I am having my daycare lady watch her while I am at work.
Am I stressed over nothing? Does anyone know what this is???
This has been a sensitive subject because we were worried there might have been some sexual abuse. Good news...there was not! Apparently my niece got this when she was born. They are not sure what it is and an option is HPV. Thank you for everyone's concerns and suggestions.
Get the girl checked out ASAP. If if is genital warts, they are caused by the Human Papilloma (sp?) Virus (HPV), which is the virus that ultimately many times leads to cervical cancer. If your niece has this virus, the warts need to be treated and she will need periodic evaluation (Pap smear or similar testing) to make sure it hasn't become cancerous. This is not something to play around with.
You are in a tough situation. It could be nothing or it could be somthing pretty bad. Since she is not your daughter, you can't have her treated. You could call your childs ped. and see what he/she says of the scenerio. I would research it online. You can find alot of information. Google "herpeis" and "warts" and click images and see if they are something that match what your neice has. Your nieces mom may just be being vague. If it is herpies simplex Ior II, it can be passed to the child during childbirt and the mom might feel ashamed. The daughter also migh be being treated and have an outbreak. You also need to use your own judgement as to what type a person your nieces mom is. Your brother should also be able to take her to the doctor, depending on the situation
I've not had any experience with this. But it sounds like serious neglect to me. If it were me I'd confront her and tell her deal with it now or you will hotline her. I hope that's not too strict a response. But it really sounds bad.
Suzi
OMG! that poor girl! you are really in a situation. That sounds very serious and shame on her for not rushing to get this done. She needs help soon, and I would demand her mom to get it done! I know you are worried about how she will react, but sit her down and remind her that her child is more important than anyone and should not have to live with this as it is getting worse and will be harder to get them removed. Wow. Good luck and do not give up!
J.
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/articles/children-with-ge...
This website indicated that it should be evaluated by a health care professional. I would continue talking to her about it until she acts.
M.
This does not sound good!!! Have you checked online as to what it could be? I would take her to a doctor i trusted.
When i have my granddaughters i get there insurance cards and
a letter stating i can take them to a doctor if they need to
go. Because you never know with kids things come up.
(even warts!) if you get my drift.
My best to you and may you know what to do when you need to do it!!!
What you are describing I've seen before, just never on the genaltalia area. For the life of me I cannot remember what it is called. It is a skin disease that needs to be treated. I would talk to your "sister in law" and ask her if you can get an appointment for her at Children's Mercy with a pediatric dermatologist. It will only spread and get worse and spread more over her body. Please, please, please talk to her about this and tell her you are willing to pay. It could effect her daughter more than she realizes. God Bless you for caring enough for your neice. I just pray that her mom's eyes open and she takes action soon. Good luck and God Bless.
Hi, L.. Yes, yes, yes- start pushing your ex-sister in law to take her to the specialist. If I was you, I would call the specialist myself and see what it could be. I know there are such things as venereal warts, but I do not know if children can get them. Maybe passing through the birth canal? I don't know and have no medical knowledge, but I would strongly suggest getting help for your neice. If your day care lady is watching your neice and your daughters, then I would have her mention seeing them to the mom also, strongly suggesting that she be taken to the doctor before she returns, to make sure it is not contagious. I am worried that these sores might be hurting her, too. Do they seem to bother her? I am a very strong advocate for children, and I say she needs to take her daughter to the specialist or she should be reported to family services. This could be very harmful to your neice. It makes me really sad that her mother is not doing anything about this. I think if you are willing, take her to the specialist when you have her for a few days and see what they say. I would tell her you are going to do it, though, and ask her why she is not investigting the problem. If it is a financial issue, then that is not a good enough excuse in my mind. When it comes to a child's health, there is not a good enough excuse. I hope and pray for you when making this decision, as it is not an easy one to make. Good Luck and God Bless.
