Question
A 4-month-old 6-year-old girl was found to have yellow discharge in her lower body, accompanied by an unpleasant odor. When the parents helped clean the child, they discovered that the discharge was not only yellow but also somewhat sticky and had an odor. The parents did not take the child to see a doctor and only cleaned the child with warm water every night. How should this problem be treated?
Answer
Firstly, parents should take their child to see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Do not buy medicine or undergo any treatment on your own before seeing a doctor. If diagnosed with vulvovaginitis in young girls, the doctor will prescribe appropriate medication based on the condition, such as antibiotics or antifungal drugs. At the same time, parents should take the following preventive measures:
- Keep the child’s vulva clean and dry, avoiding excessive use of cleansers or soaps.
- Dress the child in appropriate underwear early on, avoiding wearing open pants.
- Teach the child good personal hygiene habits and avoid scratching the vulva.
- As soon as an abnormal symptom is detected, take the child to the hospital for examination promptly.