CURRENT Diagnosis &Treatment: Family Medicine, 5e >Interpersonal Violence

Jeannette E. South-Paul, Samuel C. Matheny, Evelyn L. Lewis+

Table 62–3.Symptoms and signs of potential abuse and neglect in children.

Physical Abuse Neglect Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse

Burns Malnutrition Self-injury Self-injury

School problems Lack of supervision Anger Inappropriate sexuality for age/seductiveness

Genital swelling, bruises, bleeding, sexually

Self-destructive or suicidal behavior Poor dental hygiene Depression transmitted infections, yeast or urinary tract
infections, pregnancy

Unexplained cuts, bruises, or welts Inappropriate clothing Apathy Poor hygiene

Inappropriate fear of adults Poor hygiene Eating disorders Eating disorders

Early-onset depression, alcohol or drug use Extreme hunger Anxiety Sleep disorders

Bruises in the shape of objects Anger Excessive aggression

Injuries in uncommon locations Fear of a particular person

Bite marks Withdrawal

Suicidal behavior

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