Urination Pain
Urination Pain
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HOME CARE ADVICE FOR SOAP VULVITIS (until you talk with your doctor) |
Definition: Soap Vulvitis is the most common 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 usually needs to have her urine checked. The following treatment will reduce symptoms while awaiting your appointment.
Baking Soda-Warm Water Soaks:
Soak for 10 minutes to remove irritants and to promote healing.
Add 2 ounces (60 ml) baking soda per tub of warm water (Reason: Baking soda is better than vinegar for girls not into puberty).
During soaks, be sure she spreads her legs and allows the water to cleanse the genital area.
Repeat baking soda soaks treatment 2 times per day for 2 days.
Avoid Soaps:
Avoid bubble bath, soap and shampoo to the genital area because they are irritants.
Only use warm water to cleanse the vulva area.
Baby oil can be used to remove any dried secretions from the labia.
After puberty, soap can be tolerated.
Increased Fluids: Give extra fluids to drink (Reason: to produce a dilute, nonirritating urine).
Pain Medicine: To reduce painful urination, give acetaminophen every 4 hours OR ibuprofen every 6 hours as needed (See Dosage table).
Contagiousness: Even if your child has a bladder infection, it is not contagious. Your child does not need to miss any school or child care.
Call Your Doctor If:
Pain with urination becomes severe
Fever occurs
Your child becomes worse
And remember, contact your doctor if your child develops any of the "Call Your Doctor" symptoms.
Updated:  
March 22, 2017