Is it a disease if a child frequently sits on soft objects and rubs themselves down there?

Question

A 4-year-old girl frequently undresses herself and sits astride plush toys, swaying back and forth, with a flushed face. When forcibly removed, the child cries and exhibits friction behavior at the private parts. Is this behavior a disease, and how should it be handled?

Answer

Based on the description, the child’s behavior may be indicative of “intertriginous syndrome.” It is recommended that parents promptly take the child to a children’s hospital for a gynecological checkup to determine the situation and obtain professional advice.