Patient's question:
My vagina hasn't been feeling very comfortable recently. It keeps itching intermittently, quite intensely, which causes me a lot of pain. The condition seems to be getting worse, so I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. It turns out to be simple vulvitis. How is simple vulvitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Simple vulvitis can be treated with a sit bath and applying erythromycin ointment. However, if there is a significant amount of vaginal discharge, it is likely not vulvitis but rather vaginal inflammation. In such cases, it is necessary to visit a hospital for a thorough examination of vaginal discharge and to use medication based on the examination results. For simple vulvitis, it is important to maintain cleanliness and dryness of the vulva, wear loose cotton underwear, and regularly clean the area. Pay attention to proper care, and generally, symptoms can be relieved after about a week of medication.