Patient's question:
Two months ago, I had a miscarriage. After that, my menstrual cycle has been a bit irregular, and I often experience abdominal pain, excessive and very thick white discharge with a strong odor, and severe itching around the vaginal opening. I use salt water to clean it every day, but it doesn't help much. I also frequently have lower back pain and feel hot in my palms and soles.What kind of help do I need: What could be causing the itching around the vaginal opening?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, vulvar itching is a symptom caused by multiple factors, often resulting from the stimulation of the external genitalia by a large amount of abnormal vaginal discharge due to vaginal infections such as trichomoniasis or fungal infections. If there is the use of disinfectant solutions to rinse the external genitalia or vagina, or if certain medications (such as sulfonamides, furanidine, strongly alkaline soaps, or potassium permanganate solutions) are placed inside the vagina, it may cause allergic reactions or dermatitis of the external genitalia, leading to vulvar itching. During the menstrual period, if hygiene is not paid attention to and the external genitalia are not frequently cleaned, menstrual blood or vaginal secretions may accumulate for a long time in the external genitalia. Alternatively, wearing synthetic underwear may keep the external genitalia in a consistently moist and warm environment, often causing vulvar itching.