Symptoms of sexual abuse in chlildren are similar to those of depression or severe anxiety and nervousness.
They can include:
Bowel disorders, such as soiling oneself (encopresis) Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa Genital or rectal symptoms, such as pain during a bowel movement or urination, or vaginal itch or discharge Repeated headaches Sleep problems Stomach aches (vague complaints)
Children who are abused may:
Display disruptive behaviors such as using alcohol and street drugs or engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors Do poorly in school Have excessive fears Withdraw from normal activities
What are the symptoms of Child sexual abuse?
Symptoms of sexual abuse in chlildren are similar to those of depression or severe anxiety and nervousness.
They can include:
Bowel disorders, such as soiling oneself (encopresis) Eating disorders, such as {{ORGANIZATION}} or rectal symptoms, such as pain during a bowel movement or urination, or vaginal itch or discharge Repeated headaches Sleep problems Stomach aches (vague complaints)
Children who are abused may:
Display disruptive behaviors such as using alcohol and street drugs or engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors Do poorly in school Have excessive fears {{NAME}} from normal activities