Question
My daughter is six years old, and recently I discovered that she has a white substance in her vagina, similar to adult discharge. Last year, she had a similar situation and after seeing a doctor and taking medication, it was cleared up, but it has appeared again. Apart from occasional fever, she is in good health. Her current symptoms include white vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor. What could this be? Do children also have discharge? Is this related to precocious puberty? What could be the cause? How should it be treated? Thank you.
Answer
This could be due to a yeast vaginitis. The symptoms of yeast vaginitis include increased, thick white discharge resembling cottage cheese or curd; itching and burning of the vulva and vagina; pain during urination, accompanied by urgency and frequency of urination. It is recommended to clean with baking soda water, then use clotrimazole vaginal suppositories. The correct method is to use one box after the menstrual period is clean, alternating for two months. Normally, it is best to clean with plain water; frequent use of medicated cleaning can easily lead to imbalanced flora, causing inflammation. There is no need for oral medication or intravenous treatment, as oral or intravenous antifungal drugs can cause significant liver damage. This is the suggestion for the question “My daughter is six years old and recently discovered a white substance in her vagina,” hoping it can help you, wishing you health!