Patient's question:
Age of onset and symptom description: It has been present for over two years, primarily characterized by yellow discharge from below. Medical history and treatment: Visited the Central Hospital and received two bottles of lotion and erythromycin ointment. There was no significant improvement. Desired help: What should be done about this, is this condition serious, and will it affect future fertility?Doctor's answer:
Poor development of external genitalia in infants and young children, combined with low estrogen levels, can easily lead to vulvovaginitis in infants and young children. A fine cotton swab or a straw can be used to collect vaginal secretions to identify the pathogen. Treatment should maintain cleanliness and dryness of the external genitalia, reduce friction, and provide corresponding oral antibiotics targeting the pathogen. It is recommended to use clean water to clean the entire perineum and its surrounding areas for the next two days. If there is no improvement, it is advised to visit a doctor, inform them of your current situation, and then arrange for examinations to determine the appropriate treatment. Underwear should be washed frequently and dried in the sun. Tell the child not to touch the external genitalia with their hands. Wash the external genitalia daily.