What Are the Common Causes of Vaginal Swelling?

Causes of vulvar swelling:

Vulvar swelling

Vulvar swelling and itching is one of the common symptoms of gynecological diseases among female friends. In fact, vulvar swelling and itching is a symptom caused by various unfixed lesions of the vulva. Poor hygiene can cause swelling of the vulva. Severe vulvar swelling requires professional inspection at a regular professional hospital, and after the cause is found out, it is treated symptomatically under the guidance of a doctor. Prevention and treatment of vulvar swelling should also pay attention to after each stool, should be washed in time to avoid stool pollution of the vulva. Underwear should be made of pure cotton to avoid allergies and itching of the vulva.

Affected area

Reproductive site

Related diseases

Hemangiomas, Schwannomas, Synovial Sarcomas, Kaposi's Sarcoma, Lymphangioma, Epithelial Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Lipoma, Liposarcoma, Vestibular Gland Adenitis, Folliculitis, Warts, Neurofibromatosis, Especially Because Of Sarcoma, Wart Cancer, Vulvar Albinism, Soft Fibroma Black echinoderma granulocytoma Meckel cell carcinoma Vestibular large aden cyst Vulva amoebiasis Vulvar sweaty adenoma Vulvar malignant rhabdoid tumor Vulva malignant granulocytoma Vulvar malignant schwannoma Vulvar sweat adenocarcinoma Vulvar black acanthosis Vulvar synovium Sarcoma, vulvar pseudoepithelial neoplasia, vulvar kaposi's sarcoma

Related symptoms

Menopausal pruritus, diuretic, vulvar swelling

Affiliated Department

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Related inspections

Gynecological ultrasound

Causes of vulvar swelling:

The most common cause of vulvar swelling is stimulation of vulvar infection secretions: inflammation of the genital tract caused by fungi, gonococcus, trichomoniasis, bacteria, stimulation of abnormal vaginal discharge, and urine (lean urine, incontinence), feces (feces Skinny) irritating chemicals and drugs can cause itching locally: direct contact with alkaline soap, condoms, sanitary napkins, chemical fiber underwear, etc. In addition, poor hygiene habits can cause swelling of the vulva.

Diagnosis and examination of vulvar swelling:

Vulvar swelling and itching are mainly manifested in the perineum of a female friend. If itching is more common in the clitoris and labia minora, it can also affect the large yin, perineum, and even perianal areas. Unexplained vulvar itching generally occurs only in women of childbearing age or postmenopausal, and it affects the entire vulva, but it may also be limited to a certain part or unilateral vulva. Although itching is very painful and even unbearable, local skin and The mucosa looks normal or has only scratches due to excessive scratching. A general gynecological examination is sufficient.

Differential diagnosis of vulvar swelling:

1. Vulvar pruritus is a symptom caused by various lesions of the vulva, but it can also occur in people with normal vulva. It is more common in middle-aged women. When the pruritus worsens, the patient is more restless, which affects life and work .

2. Mycotic vaginitis, also known as candidal 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 are mainly manifested in the perineum of a female friend. If itching is more common in the clitoris and labia minora, it can also affect the large yin, perineum, and even perianal areas.

Prevention of vulvar swelling:

1. Etiology treatment. Severe vulvar swelling requires professional examination at a regular professional hospital. After the cause is identified, the symptomatic treatment is performed under the guidance of a doctor.

2. For topical treatment, the doctor dispenses the solution with a bath and applies antibiotic ointment.

In addition, prevention and treatment of vulvar swelling should also pay attention to after each stool, should be washed in time to avoid stool pollution of the vulva. Underwear should be made of pure cotton to avoid allergies and itching of the vulva. If there are tapeworms in the body, you should take deworming medicine in time to avoid itching and redness of the vulva caused by tapeworms. Women who are already infected with gynecological inflammation should seek medical attention immediately. Basins and towels for cleaning the vulva must be dedicated and should not be used for other purposes.