Vulvit

Vulvit is an inflammation of the vulva( external genitalia): vestibule of the vagina, small and large labia, clitoris, and also the hymen. Vulvit is divided into primary and secondary. Most often, primary B. occurs in girls and in elderly women - this is due to the physiological characteristics of the female body in these age periods. And in women of reproductive age most often secondary vulvitis is diagnosed, which occurs as a result of inflammatory diseases of the genital organs( endocervicitis, colpitis, etc.).According to clinical signs, it is divided into acute and chronic vulvitis.

Acute vulvitis. It appears with itching and burning in the area of ​​the external genitalia, painful sensations when urinating and walking. During the gynecological examination of the external genital organs, diffuse reddening of the mucosa is revealed. Vulva and skin, swelling and hyperemia of the clitoris, and sometimes hypertrophy of the labia minora. Due to untimely inadequate treatment, in most cases the disease gradually changes into a chronic form.

Chronic vulvitis often recurs. In girls, early age as a result of suffering a vulvitis possible fusion of the labia minora( synechia)

Causes In most cases, the causative agents of inflammation are enterococci, streptococci, staphylococci, E. coli. Much less often pathogens become gonococci and diphtheria bacillus.

In girls, in 40% of cases, the cause of this disease is helminthiasis, followed by non-compliance with the rules of intimate hygiene. Much less often, vulvitis is caused by a viral infection that the mother can transmit to the child by contact or by the way of life or during childbirth.

also develop vulvitis can help: hypovitaminosis, dermatitis, diabetes, hypovarianism, various inflammatory diseases, failure to comply with sexual and personal hygiene, wearing of synthetic underwear, as well as mechanical, chemical or thermal effects

course and

symptoms in acute period the burning, Itching, swelling and redness of large and small labia, abundant discharge and painful sensations after urination( due to the irritating effect of urine on inflamed tissues).Sometimes there may be an increase in inguinal lymph nodes, possibly an increase in body temperature and general malaise. The diagnosis is made on the basis of the patient's complaints and changes in the vulva that were detected during examination and bacteriological examination of

. Treatment of vulvitis

. If the disease is caused by mycobacteria tuberculosis , gonococci, Candida fungi or such latent infections as chlamydia and trichomonads -Therapy aimed at the destruction of specific microorganisms.

If vulvitis is caused by E. coli, streptococci and staphylococci, local antibiotics( creams and ointments) are prescribed, and the baths with herbal decoctions are used to disinfect and remove the inflammatory process. Girls are required to perform desensitizing therapy( calcium preparations and antihistamines).

If the development of the disease is associated with allergic manifestations, desensitizing agents are prescribed, as well as a diet that excludes food allergens, flour, salted and spicy foods.

Since the cause of the occurrence of children's vulvitis is often enough is helminthiasis - therapy with antihelminthic drugs is carried out. In acute forms of the disease, the child needs a mandatory bed rest.

In cases of concomitant diseases( allergy, diabetes, cystitis ) - it is mandatory to conduct their parallel treatment. An important value in the treatment of vulvitis reception bracing means is: immunomodulators, vitamin complexes, etc.

Attributed holding physiotherapeutic procedures: electrophoresis with 10% solution of calcium chloride or 1% solution of novocaine at pudendal region;.UFO of external genital organs.