Question
A 5-year-old girl has developed yellow vaginal discharge, with dried traces on her underwear. There is no pain or itching. After hospital examination, it was found to be a mycoplasma infection with an abnormal white blood cell count. The doctor prescribed metronidazole tablets, instructing them to be ground into powder and then washed and sprinkled into the girl’s vaginal opening. However, after use, the girl experiences severe pain, which subsides when the medication is not used. Is this pain normal? Should the medication continue to be used?
Answer
Based on the information you provided, it is initially suspected that the girl may be allergic to metronidazole. It is recommended that you immediately stop using the medication and carefully observe for any mucosal damage at the vaginal opening. If mucosal damage is found, please contact a doctor for further treatment advice. Avoid using metronidazole again until the allergic cause is confirmed and seek other appropriate treatment methods as soon as possible.