Patient's question:
Female, 29 years old, diagnosed with vaginitis after examination. She has used multiple courses of medication, but still experiences some itching in the external genitalia. The vaginal discharge has always been like cottage cheese. How should vaginitis in infants and young children be checked and treated?Doctor's answer:
Infant and Child Vaginitis: It is important to maintain constant cleanliness of the external genitalia, and the external genitalia can be treated with medication baths. Foreign objects in the vagina must be removed as soon as possible. If the labia minora are, small forceps can be gently inserted through the small openings on the upper or lower edges to separate them. This procedure is easy to perform and does not require anesthesia. Vaginal solutions can be flushed into the vagina through a rubber catheter inserted into the vagina, and antibiotic creams can be infused through the catheter. Local use of estrogen cream can promote inflammation resolution. Pay attention to the hygiene of the infant's perineum to prevent transmission of the causative agent. As parents, as long as you show more care and love for your child, teach them to maintain hygiene, keep the external genitalia clean, wear loose-fitting pants, reduce friction, and separate the laundry of adults and children. Increase shared baths to prevent problems rather than treat them.