Question
My daughter says she’s in pain when she pees, and it hurts even when she doesn’t. I noticed that the vaginal opening and urethral opening are particularly red. Two days ago, there was a lot of yellow discharge, but now there’s no discharge after I applied some medicine. However, the vaginal opening and urethral opening are still very red. What should I do? Can she take anti-inflammatory medication?
Answer
From your description, the symptoms of vulvar pain, redness, and abnormal discharge are likely indicative of vulvovaginitis in girls. Suggestions: 1. You can wash your daughter’s perineum frequently to keep it clean. 2. You can use iodine tincture for disinfection of the perineal area. 3. If necessary, visit a gynecology department in a hospital for examination. 4. Drink more water to prevent stomach upset. Wishing you health!