Patient's question:
Female, 32 years old. Recently, she has found that her private area is always itchy and feels hot, as if it were being burned. Is this a sign of inflammation? How should vulvitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the external genitalia caused by pathogens or exposure to various adverse stimuli. It can be a secondary complication of vaginal infections, urinary tract diseases, anal or rectal diseases, or systemic diseases, or it may be one of the manifestations during the inflammatory process of certain external genital diseases. Clinically, vaginitis presents with symptoms such as itching, pain, burning sensation, swelling, redness, erosion, ulcers, cracking, or even lichenoid changes in the external genital skin. Causes of vaginitis: 1. Genital warts: Patients with genital warts may experience symptoms such as vaginal itching, increased discharge, and other signs. These inflammatory secretions can irritate the external genitalia, leading to vaginitis.