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Child Has Yellow Vaginal Discharge, No Foul Smell, Soap Causes Burning Sensation. Reason?
My daughter is 9yrs old.I have noticed yellowish vaginal discharge that's stained her panties.There is no foul smell,however she complains of pain whenever soap is applied to the area,she says the soap causes a burning sensation. Could you please let me know what could be the reason for the discharge?Is it a cause for Major concern?..Please Advice....
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Fri, 9 Aug 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Yellow vaginal discharge is suggestive of some infection. I suggest that you get her examined by your doctor who may get vaginal swab culture done and put your daughter on appropriate antibiotic. The burning sensation on application of soap suggests some raw area which needs to be managed.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing your daughter an early recovery.
Regards,
Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
Thank you for your query.
Yellow vaginal discharge is suggestive of some infection. I suggest that you get her examined by your doctor who may get vaginal swab culture done and put your daughter on appropriate antibiotic. The burning sensation on application of soap suggests some raw area which needs to be managed.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing your daughter an early recovery.
Regards,
Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
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Hi
Thanx for your query
I Can feel your concern
she seems to have a bacterial infection
is she having some chronic disease or she is immunocompromised?
is there any possibility of sexual abuse?
i advise you to have a vaginal swab examination
consult your doctor for clinical examination
maintain good personal hygiene
avoid soap applying to private area
give her sitz bath in warm water with some antiseptic
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr imran
Thanx for your query
I Can feel your concern
she seems to have a bacterial infection
is she having some chronic disease or she is immunocompromised?
is there any possibility of sexual abuse?
i advise you to have a vaginal swab examination
consult your doctor for clinical examination
maintain good personal hygiene
avoid soap applying to private area
give her sitz bath in warm water with some antiseptic
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr imran
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