DS1 (4yo) is very active, and had an accident about 10 days ago.

He was climbing up the slat ladder of the cubby, and his gumboot got stuck, and he fell forwards - onto the floor of the cubby, which would have been around waist height based on how far up the ladder he'd got.

He complained of hurting his leg (which would have smacked right into the slat ladder in the fall) and wanted to come inside.

We had a look at his leg, there was no cut, scrape, bruise, swelling, etc, and he'd walked back to the house on his own, no dramas.

Since then though, 2-5 times a day, he has complained of his leg hurting him, and on and off, he is limping.

DH isn't convinced that it's really all that bad (and DS1 is quite the drama queen) and thinks he limps on different legs ... He doesn't think he's making it up, but probably exaggerating.

I have noticed that the complaining / limping etc is more pronounced after car trips and sleeps - so when he's been immobile for a while, and times when it's more likely to be stiff and sore.

He has however been happily running, jumping, ninja rolling on the floor, climbing, crash tackling, soccer playing, bike riding, etc in the usual manner - without any complaint.

Which may mean that DH is right, or may mean that it's sore, but not as bad when warm / high on endorphins / distracted - or that he just wants to play more than it's bothering him.

So at what stage do you get it checked out?

I'm confident that there's no break, fracture, dislocation etc - there's still no swelling, bruising, clicking of the joint, signs of irritation or rash, discolouration, etc, and he's playing with the standard enthusiasm of a 4yo.

I've had several thorough inspections, pressed right down on different spots to see if there's any bumps, rotated the joints, felt for heat, and there's absolutely nothing abnormal that I can see or feel.

I don't think he's making it up - a bruise on the bone is the best I can figure - it wouldn't necessarily be visible, but would genuinely hurt, particular after being still for a while.

I don't want to go through the drill of Drs or hospitals if they're basically going to say "yes, it's sore, and will be sore for another week or three" but if there's anything - anything - it's likely to be that does require medical attention, I'd want him to get it checked out.

Any thoughts? Anything I'm missing?