What causes vulva swelling? How to prevent it?

The vulva is the general term for the outside of the female vaginal opening. The structure of the vulva is relatively complex and wrinkled, which can easily harbor dirt and breed bacteria, posing a certain threat to women's health. For example, the occurrence of various gynecological diseases is related to the vulva. The vulva will often swell, causing a lot of trouble for women. Let’s take a look at what causes swollen vulva. How to prevent it?

Vulvar swelling, itching and pain is one of the common gynecological disease symptoms among female friends. In fact, vulvar redness, swelling, itching and pain are symptoms caused by various unstable vulvar diseases.

Bad hygiene habits can cause vulvar swelling. Severe vulvar swelling requires professional examination at a regular professional hospital. After the cause is identified, symptomatic treatment should be given under the guidance of a doctor. To prevent and treat vulvar swelling, you should also pay attention to cleaning it promptly after each bowel movement to avoid feces contaminating the vulva. Underwear should be made of pure cotton to avoid causing vulvar allergies and itching.

The most common cause of vulvar swelling is irritation from secretions of vulvar infection: inflammation of the reproductive tract caused by fungi, gonococci, Trichomonas, and bacteria, which produces abnormal leucorrhea, as well as irritation from urine (urine thinning, urinary incontinence) and feces (fecal thinning); local itching caused by chemical and drug irritation: direct contact with alkaline soaps, condoms, sanitary napkins, and synthetic underwear. In addition, bad hygiene habits can also cause vulvar swelling.

Prevention of vulvar swelling:

1. Etiological treatment: Severe vulvar swelling requires professional examination in a regular professional hospital. After the cause is identified, symptomatic treatment should be given under the guidance of a doctor.

2. For local treatment, the doctor may prescribe solution for sitz bath, apply antibiotic ointment, etc.

In addition, to prevent and treat vulvar swelling, you should also pay attention to cleaning in time after each bowel movement to avoid feces contaminating the vulva. Underwear should be made of pure cotton to avoid causing vulvar allergies and itching. If you have pinworms in your body, you should take anthelmintics in time to avoid itching and redness and swelling of the vulva caused by pinworms. Women who have been infected with gynecological inflammation should seek medical attention immediately. The basin and towel used to clean the vulva must be dedicated and should not be used for any other purpose.