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Child Has Swollen Labia Majora, Taking Augmentin, Burning Urination, Green Discharge. Problem?
My 4 year old daughter has swollen labia majora for the last 3 days. She has been put on Augmentine Antibiotic for the next five days. History - 5 days ago she complained of a burning sensation while urinating and had a green discharge on her night diaper. I have since made her sleep without a diaper and also without a panty. The discharge and burning sensation are now gone but soon afterwards her labia majora became red inflamed and painful. The doctor has done a blood test but it was not indicative of an infection (both viral and or bacterial). He however still went ahead to prescribe the antibiotic to be on the safe side. What could her problem be that is causing the inflammation.
hello there,
this is most probably a bacterial infection and your doctor has rightly prescribed the antibiotic.
blood test do not pick bacterial or viral infections in many cases.
the things you should do in this case:
1. maintain proper hygiene in and around genitourinary area and try to keep it dry
2. clean the area of any discharge regularly with some anti septic lotion like dettol or savlon
3. try to obtain a swab culture and sensitivity from the discharge that would guide you better in choosing an antibiotic.
you can give her some analgesics like brufen and paracetamol if needed as they also help in decreasing the inflammation.
you should also complete the course of antibiotic prescribed.
wish your daughter a rapid recovery
thanks for the query
Dr. Amit Kumar
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Child Has Swollen Labia Majora, Taking Augmentin, Burning Urination, Green Discharge. Problem?
hello there, this is most probably a bacterial infection and your doctor has rightly prescribed the antibiotic. blood test do not pick bacterial or viral infections in many cases. the things you should do in this case: 1. maintain proper hygiene in and around genitourinary area and try to keep it dry 2. clean the area of any discharge regularly with some anti septic lotion like dettol or savlon 3. try to obtain a swab culture and sensitivity from the discharge that would guide you better in choosing an antibiotic. you can give her some analgesics like brufen and paracetamol if needed as they also help in decreasing the inflammation. you should also complete the course of antibiotic prescribed. wish your daughter a rapid recovery thanks for the query Dr. Amit Kumar