Question
What’s causing my child’s phlegm and vaginal discharge?
Answer
Lately, my 5-year-old daughter has had some fire heat in her mouth and eyes, more phlegm in her respiratory tract, and I’ve also noticed vaginal discharge. I’m not sure if this is due to a vaginal infection or signs of precocious puberty? Hello, generally speaking, yellow discharge in girls under 8 years old is often due to poor hygiene habits, but it could also be caused by fire heat. Additionally, it’s recommended to eat less spicy and irritating food, and it would be best to take her to the hospital for a routine vaginal discharge examination to determine the cause. Moreover, if the cough medicine for a cold is not effective, you can try treatment via food (TCM) (traditional Chinese medicine remedies) such as pear and rock sugar soup, almond and radish stewed with pork lung, while also drinking plenty of water.