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What Causes Vaginal Yeast Infection In A Child?
Yes I have a 7 year old little girl that may possibly have a yeast infection. I know she needs to be seen by a doctor but it s late Friday night and until I can get her to the doctor I m concerned about the fact that she came to me tonight and said that she has started bleeding from scratching and irritation on the outside of her private area. She just says she s itching really bad. Is that from a yeast infection?
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Intense itching can cause the skin to break and this can cause bleeding to occur because the skin is exposed and irritated.
She may also complain of burning when she passes urine as the urine passes over this irritated area.
Treatment with topical anti fungal creams would likely be suggested. Soaking with bicarbonate may help ease her symptoms
I hope this helps
Intense itching can cause the skin to break and this can cause bleeding to occur because the skin is exposed and irritated.
She may also complain of burning when she passes urine as the urine passes over this irritated area.
Treatment with topical anti fungal creams would likely be suggested. Soaking with bicarbonate may help ease her symptoms
I hope this helps
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