Methods of self-treatment of vulvitis

Inflammation can affect the female reproductive system not only in its internal departments, but also in external organs. This is called vulvitis. The peculiarity of it is that the ailment is rare in young girls, it tends to recur. Despite this, vulvitis treatment at home is quite acceptable.

What causes vulvitis

The prevalence of vulvitis among different groups of patients is determined by the multitude of possibilities for its appearance:

• ignoring the rules of hygiene, in particular, in critical days, but also outside this period too;
• excessive cleanliness, in which the mucous membrane is deprived of natural protection against bacteria;
• irritation of the labia by secretions from the vagina, altered due to infection that has affected the internal reproductive organs;
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• frequent contact with the urinary mucosa due to incontinence;
• use of unsuitable hygiene products in genital care;
• wearing inappropriate linen size, which causes mechanical trauma to the mucous membranes;
• vaginal damage caused during coition due to lack of natural lubrication;
• reception of potent drugs, radiation therapy;
• other diseases in which itching is noted near the genital organs or the presence of an infectious agent( helminthiasis, neurosis, increased activity of the sweat glands);
• pathologies that cause metabolic disorders, hormonal disorders( diabetes, overweight, ovarian disease).

Symptoms defeat genitals disease

Vulvitis has clear signs that do not give hope that this momentary malaise:

• in the area of ​​the external genitalia, including the vestibule, there is persistent discomfort;
• discomfort quickly turns into itching, burning, soreness;
• strengthening of the listed signs is felt during movement, emptying of the bladder, during sexual intercourse;
• the external genital organs become swollen, the surface turns red;
• as pathology affects the vestibule released its walls mucus changes consistency and color, gets an unpleasant smell;
• as the progression of the malaise on the mucosa formed mopping spots, that is, erosive zones and ulcers.

Signs of infection in patients of different ages

In adult women and girls, vulvitis causes more internal character. Correspond to this and the symptoms:

• discomfort when urinating;
• swelling of the vulva and vaginal opening;
• amplification of selections, changes in their appearance;
• itching in the area of ​​the affected mucous, growing during walking and during sex.

If the disease occurs in a child, the culprits are mainly external. The main sign of vulvitis in girls is itching in the area of ​​lesions, as well as in the pubic region. The surface of the labia turns red, swells and changes appearance, becoming wrinkled. When urinating and walking, a burning sensation occurs, caused, among other things, by an increase in the amount of whiter.

To get rid of discomfort, the child constantly scratches the genitals. If you do not notice the pathology in time, do not start treatment, the occurrence is not ruled out:

• of elevated temperature;
• enlarged lymph nodes;
• irritability and tearfulness;
• sleep disorders.

Medication for vulvitis

The disease requires predominantly local effects:

• treatment of the vulva and vagina with chlorhexidine;
• irrigation of affected areas with "Betadin", "Miramistin";
• use of antibiotics and antifungal agents selected according to the type of infectious agent( Polizinaks, Mikozhinax, Metronidazole, Terzhinan, Trichopol, Nystatin, Zovirax, Viferon).

It is important to maintain good hygiene, regular replacement of gaskets, use of pH neutral agents.

It is mandatory to increase the immune status, that is, the intake of vitamins( ascorbic acid, riboflavin, tocopherol acetate and carotene).

Home treatment for vulvitis

Treatment of vulvitis at home should not be limited to the use of pharmacy products alone. From bothersome itching, as for the general recovery of the organism, local microflora, herbal baths, irrigation, tampons impregnated with natural compounds, and other folk methods are useful. Any of these should be agreed with the doctor and used as an adjunct to drug therapy.

For syringing and sessile baths use such decoctions as warm:

• 2 tbsp.l. Oak bark and 2 liters of water. The mixture should be left to boil for 10 minutes. Filter it when it cools down a little.
• 1 tbsp.l.rootlets of upright and 200 ml of water.10 minutes the composition is kept on fire, cool at room temperature. The filtered product is diluted with boiling water to an amount of 1 liter. You can syringe twice a day.
• 1 tbsp.l.chamomile and 1 liter of boiling water. The mixture is allowed to cool. When it reaches 36 degrees, filter and use.
• 1 tbsp.l.root of horse alum and 1 liter of boiling water. The mixture is made and used the same way as based on the flowers of chamomile.
• 2 tsp.leaves of wintergreen and 200 ml of boiling water. The agent is kept warm for 2 hours, filtered and used.
• From the hull of 4 bulbs and 0.5 liters of water. The composition is boiled for 15 minutes, cooled at room temperature and ground.
• 1 tbsp.l of marigold flowers and 1 l of boiling water. Withstand mixture until golden brown.

Will alleviate symptoms and maintain immunity such a composition:

• 1 tbsp.l. Mix measured in equal parts of herbs( mother-and-stepmother flowers, tops of sweet clover, leaves of wintergreen) and 200 ml of boiling water. The composition is put on the "bath" for 15 minutes. Cool, filter and drink 3 tbsp.l.per day.

How to treat vulvitis at home, do not doubt knowing about the healing qualities. They use:

• Honey. If it thickens, it is dissolved on a steam bath. To treat, apply honey-impregnated tampons, injecting them for 12 hours. For 2 weeks of use the product will demonstrate its antibacterial and healing effect.
• Seabuckthorn oil. It contains a bunch of vitamins and ingredients that have softening and restoring properties. Bacteria are also afraid of sea buckthorn oil. They can soak gauze tampons and lubricate the external genitalia.

We recommend reading an article about what vulvit is. From it you will learn about the causes of the development of the disease, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

How to protect yourself from the infection with

Vulwit, like any disease, is best avoided. Make it real if:

• carefully observe hygiene, using hypoallergenic, fragrance-free products( detergent gels, gaskets, tampons);
• in time to get rid of other pathologies of the genital area;
• to control own weight, glucose level in diabetes;
• prevent the manifestation of menopause using appropriate means;
• beware of accidental links;
• avoid hypothermia;
• it is rational to eat, do not smoke;
• maintain a sufficient level of immunity, that is, take vitamins.

In the prevention and therapy of vulvitis, it is important to ally with professionals. Folk remedies for the disease have been tested many times. But using them without prescribing a doctor is worth remembering the different nature of the disease. If you do not act on the pathogen, herbs, honey and natural oils will help smooth out the symptoms, but will not get rid of the pathology completely.