VAGINAL ITCHING OR IRRITATION

 

Symptoms | When to call | Homecare Advice

 

WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR VAGINAL ITCHING OR IRRITATION

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • Your child looks or acts very sick.
  • Could be from sexual abuse.

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

  • You think your child needs to be seen.
  • Vaginal discharge.  
  • Fever is present.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

  • You have other questions or concerns.
  • Over age 10 (reason: soap vulvitis is unusual).
  • Vaginal irritation persists after on treatment for 2 days.

Parent Care at Home If

  • Probable soap vulvitis and you don't think your child needs to be seen.

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.

Pediatric SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2002

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