URINATION, PAIN WITH

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HOME CARE ADVICE FOR SOAP VULVITIS (pending talking with your doctor)

Definition: Soap Vulvitis is the #1 cause of pain with urination in young girls
- Burning or stinging with passing urine.
- Vaginal itching or irritation may also be present.
- Prepubertal girl less than 10 years old.
- Uses bubble bath, bathes in soapy water or washes genitals with soap.
  To be sure she doesn't have a bladder or kidney infection, she needs to have her urine checked. The following treatment will reduce symptoms while awaiting your appointment.
Baking Soda-Warm Water Soaks: Soak the genital area for 20 minutes every 4 hours to remove irritants and to decrease painful urination. Add 2 oz. baking soda per tub of warm water (reason: baking soda is better than vinegar for the prepubertal age group).
Increased Fluids: Give extra fluids to drink (reason: to produce a dilute, nonirritating urine).
Avoid Soaps: Avoid bubble bath, soap and shampoo to the vulva because they are irritants. Only use warm water to cleanse the vulva or baby oil to remove secretions.
Contagiousness: Even if your child has a bladder infection, it is not contagious.
Call Your Doctor If:
- Your child becomes worse or develops any of the "Call Your Doctor" symptoms.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2004

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