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What Causes White Vaginal Discharge In A Child?
Question: In my daughters vegina a white liquid coming she is 5 years old.
Brief Answer:
foreign body in the vagina needs to be ruled out.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Is the vaginal discharge foul smelling?
Is it associated with itching or pain?
The vaginal discharge, if clear, non foul smelling and not associated with itching, then it is normal.
However, if any of the symptoms are present, then you should consult an OBGYN specialist as soon as possible for proper examination, investigations and treatment accordingly.
A foreign body in the vagina needs to be ruled out.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
foreign body in the vagina needs to be ruled out.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Is the vaginal discharge foul smelling?
Is it associated with itching or pain?
The vaginal discharge, if clear, non foul smelling and not associated with itching, then it is normal.
However, if any of the symptoms are present, then you should consult an OBGYN specialist as soon as possible for proper examination, investigations and treatment accordingly.
A foreign body in the vagina needs to be ruled out.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir it not itching , not smelling.what I do now
Brief Answer:
Consult an OBGYN
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you should consult an OBGYN specialist for proper examination and treatment , and to rule out any foreign body in vagina.
Foreign body in vagina is common in vagina in children, which they can put while playing.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Consult an OBGYN
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you should consult an OBGYN specialist for proper examination and treatment , and to rule out any foreign body in vagina.
Foreign body in vagina is common in vagina in children, which they can put while playing.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear madam, please prescribe medicins for my given problum. Because I am not able to go for treatment at OBGYN
Brief Answer:
Perineal hygiene
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
If there is any foreign body in the vagina then antibiotics like metrinidazole may be required.
If the discharge is otherwise, then she needs to maintain perineal hygiene, and wear cotton undergarments.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Perineal hygiene
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
If there is any foreign body in the vagina then antibiotics like metrinidazole may be required.
If the discharge is otherwise, then she needs to maintain perineal hygiene, and wear cotton undergarments.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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