What should I do if my vulva is swollen and painful?

Vulvar swelling and pain is one of the common gynecological symptoms among female friends.

The main reason for vulvar swelling and pain is congestion in the vulva caused by scratching. Since the female vulva is an area with relatively sensitive nerves, prolonged congestion and swelling will inevitably lead to pain. This is what we call vulvar redness, swelling, itching and pain.

It may be caused by vulvar inflammation. Its common symptoms are itching, burning and pain in the vulvar skin, which worsens during activities, sexual intercourse and urination. Vulvitis is mainly manifested by itching, pain or burning sensation in the vulva, which worsens during walking, labor, cycling, sexual intercourse and urination. In the acute phase, there is redness, swelling, congestion, and scratches. Chronic inflammation, pain, itching, cracking and lichenification of the vulva. Some patients have swelling, congestion, erosion and patches of eczema on the inner side of the labia minora. When inflammation occurs in the vulva, regardless of the cause, the patient will mainly experience symptoms such as vulvar itching, vulvar redness, swelling, burning pain, etc. Sitz baths with Chinese herbal medicines that clear away heat, detoxify, remove dampness and relieve itching can significantly relieve the itching and discomfort of the vulva. In acute inflammation, you can use 1 foil of levofloxacin, livanol solution or boric acid solution for wet compresses, and apply zinc oxide ointment topically after washing; chronic itching can be treated with corticosteroid ointment or diphenhydramine ointment. Avoid using soap. In case of infection, you can use potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths, but local scrubbing is strictly prohibited.

Vaginal secretion stimulation: due to increased vaginal secretion or menstrual blood, stimulation of menstrual pads, especially cervicitis and various vaginitis, the secretion increases and flows to the vulva, which can cause vulvitis of varying degrees and cause vulvar redness and swelling. You can go to the hospital for physical therapy. If time does not allow, you can apply it externally, pour the external wash on the pad, and then remove the pad after 15 minutes to keep the vulva dry!

Clothes, especially underwear, must be loose and breathable. Do not use sanitary pads frequently. Pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the vulva dry and clean, do not use hot water to wash, and it is best not to use soap. Also, don't eat spicy or allergic foods, and don't drink alcohol. If the situation is very serious, you must go to the hospital in time and do not delay the treatment.