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Why Is My Child Having Burning And Redness Near Vaginal Opening?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jan 2014
Question: My 3 year old daughter is complaining of a burning in her vagina. When we checked, it was red near the vaginal opening and there is a small, thin strip of flesh covering the opening. Should we be concerned? Is that the hymen? Otherwise, everything looks normal...
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for writing to us. I understand your concern. There is nothing to worry,it is sometimes seen in female child. I suggest you to: -give sitz bath that is make her sit in tub of lukewarm water for 5 to 10 mimites 2times a day. -avoid bubble bath. -apply some emollient over affected area. -maintain proper hygiene.,always clean area from before backwards. -give plenty of fluids and avoid all kind of junk food. In case symptoms persist get her evaluated by pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing your child good health. God bless..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (32 minutes later)
Thank you so much for your fast response! Is the strip of flesh a concern, or is it also normal? Thanks again!
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer: thanks for your follow up. Detailed Answer: Relax, There is nothing to worry. This is normal hymen. Hope this helps. Take care..
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Why Is My Child Having Burning And Redness Near Vaginal Opening?

Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for writing to us. I understand your concern. There is nothing to worry,it is sometimes seen in female child. I suggest you to: -give sitz bath that is make her sit in tub of lukewarm water for 5 to 10 mimites 2times a day. -avoid bubble bath. -apply some emollient over affected area. -maintain proper hygiene.,always clean area from before backwards. -give plenty of fluids and avoid all kind of junk food. In case symptoms persist get her evaluated by pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing your child good health. God bless..