Patient's question:
The little girl said yesterday that her private area was itchy and I saw her scratching it with her hands. Recently, I noticed that she can't wipe her butt clean every time she uses the toilet at kindergarten. Her pants are always yellow, so I wash her underwear and towels with hot water every day. The towels and basin are also used separately. Today, while she was taking a bath, I noticed that she had yellow discharge. However, there was no smell. What could be wrong? I'm so worried. She's only 4 years old.Doctor's answer:
Considering the possibility of infant vaginal inflammation in girls, it may be due to the underdeveloped ovarian function and the lack of estrogen in their bodies, leading to low resistance in the external genitalia and vagina. Additionally, girls' hymen openings are relatively larger and adjacent to the anus, making them more susceptible to secondary inflammation caused by industrial pollution. In girls, inflammation is the most common disease of the reproductive organs. It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a thorough examination to identify the cause and provide symptomatic treatment. The child should wear clean underwear frequently, take frequent baths, and maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia. Underwear should be exposed to sunlight for drying.