What to do if the genitals are red, swollen and itchy?

Vulvar redness, swelling and itching is a relatively common gynecological disease, but the treatment method is also relatively troublesome. Because there are many reasons that lead to vulvar redness, swelling and itching, the treatment is also relatively complicated. Some may be due to life reasons, and some may be caused by the body's own reasons, so it depends on the specific situation. Analysis, let me introduce it below.

There are many reasons for vulvar itching. In summary, the most common local factors causing this disease are:

External stimuli. Sometimes birth control pills can also cause itching. Itching can also be caused by tight underwear, friction between underwear, and irritation from menstrual belts. Vulvar itching can be caused by not paying attention to the hygiene of the vulva, irritants from vaginal secretions, vulvar secretions, sweat, moisture, immersion, chemical fiber underwear, unqualified menstrual belts, rough toilet paper, allergies caused by vulvar and vaginal medication, and frequent washing of the vulva with soap. Vulvar itching is often accompanied by anal itching, which is related to irritation from external hemorrhoids, long-term incontinence, anal fistula, anal fissure, anal excrement and fecal residues.

Systemic diseases. Systemic diseases mainly include diabetes, anemia, leukemia, polycythemia, skin diseases, hepatobiliary diseases (such as jaundice), kidney diseases, lymphoma, etc. In addition to general itching, vulvar itching is often accompanied. According to statistics, 3.4% of 500 diabetic patients had localized itching, mainly vulvar itching.

Mental factors. If you are worried, depressed, nervous, or irritable, you will often feel itchy vulva, and the more you scratch, the more itchy it becomes.

Dietary factors. Lack of iron, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin E, fat, etc. in food can cause dryness, flaking and itching of the vulvar skin.

Idiopathic vulvar pruritus: The cause is unknown and is related to emotional disturbance or certain minor irritations.

Therefore, you must first find out the specific cause of the redness, swelling and itching of your vulva so that you can treat it symptomatically. The effect will be much better than blind treatment. At the same time, you must also pay attention to this disease. If it is not treated in time, it may still lead to serious consequences. You should also pay attention to your hygiene in your daily life.