Vulvar swelling
Introduction
Introduction Vulvar swelling and itching is one of the common symptoms of gynecological diseases among female friends. In fact, redness and itching of the vulva is a symptom caused by various non-solid lesions of the vulva. Poor hygiene habits can cause swelling of the vulva. Severe vulvar swelling needs to go to a regular professional hospital for professional examination. After the cause is identified, symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a doctor is given. Prevention and treatment of swelling of the vulva should also pay attention to every time after stool, should be cleaned in time to avoid contamination of the vulva. Underwear should be pure cotton texture, so as not to cause genital allergies.
Cause
Cause
The cause of swelling of the vulva:
The most common cause of swelling of the vulva is vaginal infection secretion stimulation: genital inflammation caused by fungi, gonococcal, trichomoniasis, bacteria, abnormal leucorrhea stimulation, and urine (urine thin, urinary incontinence), feces (feces) Thin) stimulating chemicals and drugs stimulate local itching: direct contact with alkaline soaps, condoms, sanitary napkins, chemical fiber underwear, etc., in addition to poor hygiene habits can cause swelling of the vulva.
Examine
an examination
Related inspection
Gynecological examination of genital gynecological routine examination of vaginal Trichomonas gynecological ultrasound examination
Diagnosis and examination of vulvar swelling:
Vulvar swelling and itching is mainly manifested in the perineal part of a female friend. Such as itching more than the clitoris, labia minora, can also affect the yin, perineum, and even the perianal and other skin lesions. Non-causal genital itching usually occurs only in women of childbearing age or postmenopausal, and the whole genital area, but it may also be limited to a certain part or unilateral vulva, although itching is very painful and even unbearable, but local skin and The appearance of the mucosa looks normal, or there are only scratches that appear due to excessive scratching. You can do a general gynecological examination.
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Differential diagnosis of vulvar swelling:
1. Vulvar itching is a symptom caused by various vulvar lesions, but it can also occur in patients with completely normal vulva. It is more common in middle-aged women. When the itching is aggravated, the patient is more restless, which affects life and work. .
2. Fungal vaginitis, also known as candida vaginitis, is more common in young girls, pregnant women, diabetic patients, and patients who have been treated with larger doses of estrogen after menopause.
Diagnosis: vulvar swelling and itching is mainly manifested in the perineal part of a female friend. Such as itching more than the clitoris, labia minora, can also affect the yin, perineum, and even the perianal and other skin lesions.
