Patient's question:
Hello, I have an 8-year-old daughter. Sometimes I notice secretions on her underwear with a foul odor. Occasionally, she complains of vaginal pain and uses a purple-colored powder (I don’t know what it’s called) mixed with water to rinse her vulva, after which the pain disappears. Do you have any concerns? Could it be vaginitis? It’s been going on for two years—how serious is it?Doctor's answer:
Hello; I suggest you pay attention to actively conducting gynecological examinations on the child to confirm the exact cause, as it may be related to vaginal inflammation in the child. Vaginitis is a general term for various inflammatory diseases of the vaginal mucosa caused by different etiologies. Under normal physiological conditions, the anatomical and biochemical characteristics of the vaginal tissue are sufficient to prevent the rampant invasion of external microorganisms. If they are damaged, pathogens can take advantage of the situation and, due to various factors, lead to vaginal inflammation.