YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for February, 2002: Re: 11 year old daughter with possible vaginal infection???

Re: 11 year old daughter with possible vaginal infection???

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 21:01:03 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, Mary wrote: >
>My 11 year old daughter (who has had her period since September), has
>severe itching in her vaginal area (I'm not
>sure of the specifics because it's hard/embarrasing for her to explain
>thoroughly). She has also complained of burning during urination. I
>called her pediatrician and they can't fit her in today and tomorrow
>most doctors are out of the
>office. She has excellent hygiene. Could it be a yeast
>infection? What could cause an infection, in a young child? Could it be
>a medical reason? Please give me your opinion. Thanks in advance for
>your time...

More commonly a foreign body. usually a peice of toilet tissue that got pushed into the vagina by accident as it crumbled during wiping. possibly part of a tampon or maybe part of a cotton ball that was being used to clean up with. Unless you r pediatrician does vaginal exams (not many do) a gynecologist might be a better place to call.

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