Post Date May, 14 2023
Vulvitis is a gynecological disease, and its causes are mainly related to daily habits. After getting sick, it can seriously affect the physical health of female patients. We also need to have a full understanding of this disease.
What is vulvitis
Vulvitis is an inflammation of the external genitalia caused by pathogen invasion or various adverse stimuli. It can exist independently and is more commonly associated with vaginitis, urinary system diseases, anorectal diseases, or systemic diseases, or is one of the manifestations in the pathological process of certain external genitalia diseases. The main manifestations are itching, pain, burning sensation, even swelling, redness, erosion, and ulcers on the external genitalia skin. Due to the pressure of daily life and work, some people often socialize, live frequently at night, work overtime until two or three o'clock in the middle of the night to rest, disrupt their biological clock, decrease their body's resistance, decrease their immunity in private areas, and use harmful bacteria to enter. Pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life, and poor resistance can also cause inflammation and infection. Therefore, female friends suggest maintaining a relaxed mood, smiling in the face of life, which will increase body resistance and reduce diseases.
Symptoms of vulvitis
Pruritus, pain, and burning sensation on the skin and mucosa of the external genitalia, which worsens during activity, sexual intercourse, urination, and defecation. Examination revealed congestion, swelling, erosion, scars, and in severe cases, ulceration or eczema in the external genitalia. Chronic inflammation can cause skin thickening, roughness, cracks, and changes in moss.
Type of vulvitis
1. Chronic vulvitis
There are many symptoms of vulvitis, and experts say that chronic vulvitis is a common type. The main clinical manifestations are itching of the external genitalia, skin thickening, roughness, dryness, and can also be accompanied by painful urination or sexual intercourse.
2. Acute vulvitis
The patient first feels discomfort in the external genitalia, with itching and pain. Along with a burning sensation, the skin and mucous membranes of the external genitalia (including the labia minora and labia minora, and penis) have a certain degree of swelling and congestion. In severe cases, erosion, ulcers, eczema, and other conditions can occur. In addition, when folliculitis occurs in the external genitalia, it can also cause high swelling and pain due to the occurrence of abscesses, forming a lump.
Causes of vulvitis
1. Poor personal hygiene: In daily life, female friends should pay special attention to their personal hygiene, especially during menstruation and postpartum periods. They should pay attention to using qualified hygiene products and try not to swim or soak in hot springs in public places
