5 year old girl has discharge?

Question

its white/light yellow

Answer 1

take her to the doctor asap she has some kind of infection

Answer 2

More n likely a yeast infection

Take her to a doctor to see what they say.

Answer 3

consult doctor

Answer 4

that's pretty early to have discharge but i have heard that girls are starting puberty earlier and earlier recently.  

Answer 5

First, I would take the poor kid to the pediatrician.

Then, I would carefully check anything that touches her skin:  bubble bath, lotion, ointment, powder, soap, scented toilet paper, etc.,  and try switching to unscented and hypoallergenic brands of everything.  I would also switch the laundry detergent and fabric softener that her underwear is washed in, and give the underwear a second rinse with a little vinegar to remove any remaining detergent residue.  Should be cotton underwear, too, not synthetic.

Then, I'd make sure she knows how to wipe herself after going to the bathroom -- from front to back, not back to front.

Finally, little kids of both sexes are fascinated by their private parts -- that's totally normal -- and left to their own devices, will touch their crotches without any inhibition.  Without punishing her in any way, I'd gently teach this little girl that she should wash her hands before touching her v****a with her bare fingers.

BTW, when I was a preschooler, I used to get vaginitis/urethritis frequently.  I didn't know what it was called, but I knew that it hurt when I tinkled!  My mom finally figured out that I was sensitive to my bubble bath. (It was "Mr. Bubble", but this was back in the 60s, so they've probably reformulated it by now).  Thereafter, instead of bubble bath, she poured a little baby shampoo into the bathtub to make bubbles.  Fun for me and no more ouch. :)

Answer 6

I would take her to the doctor right away. I have heard of teenagers getting this but as young as five is strange.

Answer 7

Not normal. First thing, is she being harmed by someone, if you know what i mean. Either way, take her to her pediatrician please.

Answer 8

yeast infection from being on antibiotics?

Answer 9

All kinds of things can cause this, from yeast infections to masturbation.  It is common for children of that age to m********e and even at the age of five her v****a will produce lubrication if she is sexually stimulated.  It is also common for them to get various vaginal infections.  Take her to a doctor if she seems to have any itching, difficulty urinating, or if the discharge gets worse or changes in color or consistency.

It is not necessarily prudent to assume that she is being sexually abused since masturbation is common at this age; however it's better safe than sorry, so I'd think carefully about who she has contact with and check her for other signs of possible sexual abuse.