*A vaginal discharge of thick white mucus is normal in young girls below the age of eight.So there is no need to get worried,you need to worry if the discharge is yellowish or brown in colour and has fish odour or any other foul smell because it could indicate an infection.
*A child with an infection presents with itchiness,redness and swelling around the affected vaginal area.May be accompanied with a burning sensation
*The skin around the vulva and vagina of young girls is very delicate and irritation or infection can easily cause inflammation and discharge
*The child's young and developing immune system may not fight off infections as effectively as the adult immune system
*An infection in young children is most likely due to a yeast infection and rarely a result of sexual molestation
*This does not mean you should not visit a doctor for a proper diagnosis
*The doctor will examine the child and rule out sexual abuse and trauma
*Sometimes children may insert foreign objects in their vagina and this may be the cause of the infection.
*Vaginal irritation and discharge may also be a result of small particles of faeces from the anal area getting into the vaginal canal.You should wipe the child from front to back to avoid the spread of faecal matter and bacteria to the genital area as these could result in yeast infections.
*Also ensure you change the diaper frequently as a faecal material mixed with urine is likely to get to the vaginal area if left for long
*Avoid using strongly scented soaps to bath the baby as they could also cause irritation of the genital area
*Avoid tight fitting clothing
*As girls grow,they sometimes insert toys or other objects into their vaginas while playing,which can cause persistent infection resulting in a foul-smelling discharge
*As a parent or caregiver,teach the child about the dangers of this habit.
*Ensure young girls who love swimming don't stay in their wet swimwear for long as this can also cause infections
*They should also dry their genital thoroughly and taught on how to wipe from front to back
*If your child has been sexually abused proven by the doctor,ensure she has received psychological and medical treatment from you as a parent/guardian and doctor and get protection from further abuse
*A child with an infection presents with itchiness,redness and swelling around the affected vaginal area.May be accompanied with a burning sensation
*The skin around the vulva and vagina of young girls is very delicate and irritation or infection can easily cause inflammation and discharge
*The child's young and developing immune system may not fight off infections as effectively as the adult immune system
*An infection in young children is most likely due to a yeast infection and rarely a result of sexual molestation
*This does not mean you should not visit a doctor for a proper diagnosis
*The doctor will examine the child and rule out sexual abuse and trauma
*Sometimes children may insert foreign objects in their vagina and this may be the cause of the infection.
*Vaginal irritation and discharge may also be a result of small particles of faeces from the anal area getting into the vaginal canal.You should wipe the child from front to back to avoid the spread of faecal matter and bacteria to the genital area as these could result in yeast infections.
*Also ensure you change the diaper frequently as a faecal material mixed with urine is likely to get to the vaginal area if left for long
*Avoid using strongly scented soaps to bath the baby as they could also cause irritation of the genital area
*Avoid tight fitting clothing
*As girls grow,they sometimes insert toys or other objects into their vaginas while playing,which can cause persistent infection resulting in a foul-smelling discharge
*As a parent or caregiver,teach the child about the dangers of this habit.
*Ensure young girls who love swimming don't stay in their wet swimwear for long as this can also cause infections
*They should also dry their genital thoroughly and taught on how to wipe from front to back
*If your child has been sexually abused proven by the doctor,ensure she has received psychological and medical treatment from you as a parent/guardian and doctor and get protection from further abuse
TREATMENT
.Hormonal cream to increase the skin's resistance to irritation
.Treating the cause for example if bacterial infection is the cause your doctor may prescribe antibiotics
.Give your child plain,unsweetened yoghurt as this reduces yeast infection
.Feed your child on a well balanced diet.If below 6months exclusive breastfeeding for 6months.
.Hormonal cream to increase the skin's resistance to irritation
.Treating the cause for example if bacterial infection is the cause your doctor may prescribe antibiotics
.Give your child plain,unsweetened yoghurt as this reduces yeast infection
.Feed your child on a well balanced diet.If below 6months exclusive breastfeeding for 6months.
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