Patient's question:
I am 45 years old, a person who has been selling vegetables in the market for a long time. Recently, I have been experiencing itching in the external area of my vulva. I took a close look and noticed white patches. I don't know if this is the vulvar leukoplakia mentioned in the rumors. Which hospital should I go to for treatment?Doctor's answer:
The external genitalia show mild swelling. In severe cases, the clitoris, labia majora, and labia minora may atrophy, adhere together, partially or completely disappear, the posterior may contract, the vaginal opening may become narrow and lose elasticity, and even interfere with urination and sexual activity. Systemic disease factors such as diabetes, jaundice, autoimmune diseases, and catabolic dysfunction diseases. Local factors, primarily chronic irritation of the external genitalia such as moisture, inflammation, allergies to synthetic or industrially polluted underwear, etc., in addition to treating leukoplakia of the vulva, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a joyful mood at all times to enhance physical fitness and accelerate the recovery process.