Redness of the vagina: causes and treatment

An alarming sign in women is the redness of the external genitalia. This state in the intimate area signals possible infectious diseases, any inflammation, so you can not leave it without attention. Redness of the vagina and labia are often accompanied by irritation, burning, itching. All this brings extreme discomfort. The causes of this condition can serve not only violations of hygiene rules, but also various diseases that require immediate treatment.

Anatomical causes of redness of the vaginal mucosa

Constant itching, redness of the external genital organs have no unambiguous reasons. It can be an allergic reaction to external stimuli or point to internal pathologies. Constant combing of the problem site, itching itself can cause infectious diseases.

In the skin of the genital organs is a huge number of nerve endings. They are located on the surface and immediately respond to any mechanical or chemical stimuli from within or outside.

Such a response to irritation is the burning and redness in the vagina. Over time, irritation can capture more extensive areas. Itching and redness often accompany other symptoms:

• Unpleasant putrefactive smell;
• Rashes outside, inside the genitals, in the perineum;
• Dryness and thinning of the mucosa;
• Painful, pulling sensations in the lower abdomen.

Redness of the vagina is accompanied by an itch of varying intensity. Unpleasant sensations can fluctuate from a barely noticeable itch, which bothers periodically, more often before bedtime, to a strong, unbearable, which constantly reminds oneself.

Irritation

Itching and redness of the lips of the vagina, which appeared suddenly, can be just an allergic reaction to any stimuli. Manifestations will quickly disappear when the irritant is eliminated or with minimal medication.

The causes of redness of the vagina can be purely mechanical, as well as irritants can act:

• Candles, tampons, pads with any aromatic additives;
• Various means of personal as well as intimate hygiene;
• Addition of nonoxinol in contraceptives;
• Too tight, synthetic clothing;
• Hair removal in intimate places;
• Excessively frequent erosion, in which the natural microflora is destroyed;
• On the contrary, rare hygienic procedures;
• Excessive consumption of fatty, salty, spicy food, its presence in the daily diet;
• Abuse of alcoholic beverages.

Elimination of all these causes, sources of irritation will quickly bring the situation back to normal. Do not forget, however, that constant combing of problem areas can lead to infection and the development of infectious diseases.

Diseases with pruritus gynecological

Discomfort sensations in the intimate area, itching and redness of the vagina can often be triggered by skin pathologies caused by various types of bacteria, fungi and viruses. The list of these diseases is very extensive and can consist of several dozen positions. There are causes of itching, which are not related to gynecology. The totality of all pathologies is divided into venereal, gynecological, non-gynecological and age-related.

Gynecological pathologies are diseases that affect the genitourinary system, they are caused by pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. The latter, being part of a healthy microflora, become pathogens of diseases under certain conditions. The most common infections are: bacterial vaginitis; candidiasis; Myco-and ureaplasmosis.

Fungus Candida . This microorganism is present in small amounts in a healthy microflora, but under favorable conditions it turns into a pathogenic one and causes the emergence of thrush. Under what conditions is this happening?

• At non-observance of personal hygiene;
• With frequent visits to swimming pools, public baths, saunas;
• With problems with the endocrine system;
• With malnutrition;
• With a sharp change in the climatic zone;
• In stressful situations;
• In cases of malfunctions in the hormonal background, including pregnancy;
• When using hormonal contraceptives;
• Because of the use of antibacterial soap;
• When using antibiotics.

Symptoms of thrush are: redness at the entrance to the vagina, swelling, unbearable itching, pain during urination and sexual intercourse. For local treatment, candles, vaginal tablets are used. If the form of the disease becomes chronic, a course of therapy with drugs is prescribed. The results are checked by analysis.

Bacterial vaginitis . This infection occurs due to the reduction of lactobacilli in the microflora, which inhibit pathogenic bacteria. If their number becomes insignificant, they do not cope with their task. The main symptom of the disease is the redness of the vagina, the unpleasant smell of rotten fish, most often after sex. To impoverishment of microflora leads sexual indiscrimination; Frequent use of contraceptives with nonoxynol; Too frequent syringing, antibiotics. Also provoking factors are interrupted pregnancy and excessive susceptibility of the organism to infections.

Myco-and ureoplasmosis . Diseases similar in features and origin. Pathogens - certain types of mycoplasmas, which, with reduced immunity, have a negative effect on the body. When the disease worsens, inflammations appear in the urethra; Inflammation of inguinal lymph nodes; Redness at the entrance to the vagina, in the groin; Frequent urge to urinate. To get rid of the disease, long treatment of both sexual partners is required.

Venereal diseases

Venerology identifies the five most common pathogens that are not characteristic of healthy microflora. These include:

• Trichomoniasis (vaginal trichomonas);
• Gonorrhea (gram-negative diplococcus gonococcus);
• Syphilis (pale spirochete) ;
• Chlamydia (chlamydia trachomatis);
• Genital herpes (herpes virus).

Vaginal trichomonas . Infection is characterized by pronounced signs: acute pain in the lower abdomen during urination, and during sexual intercourse. In addition to pain, there are itching and redness of the vagina, a foamy discharge with a green, yellow tinge, with an unpleasant odor.

Gonococcus is a special form of gram-negative diplococci. The disease refers to infectious-inflammatory venereal pathologies. Symptoms: itching in the groin, severe redness of the vagina, purulent discharge, acute pain during urination, fever, chills. Treatment lasts two weeks, antibiotics are prescribed and an immunotherapy course is conducted.

Pale spirochete. The most dangerous venereal disease, called lyuis or syphilis. You can get infected not only through sexual intercourse, but also with blood transfusion, with non-sterile instruments during surgical intervention. It manifests as general malaise, fever, headaches, increased white blood cells and a decrease in hemoglobin. Depending on the stage, the treatment process can take from three to four months to several years.

Chlamydia trachomatis. Penetrates at sexual contact. The causative agent of chlamydia in case of exacerbation causes fever, purulent discharge, severe redness of the vagina, swelling, painful urination, blood in the urine. After an exacerbation there is often a remission, thus the trip to the doctor can not be postponed. The disease does not go away by itself, in the absence of treatment, severe complications can arise.

Herpes simplex virus. It is manifested by the precipitation of painful blisters in the intimate zone. Also affected by the buttocks, hips. Symptoms: purulent discharge, swelling, headache, fever, fatigue, enlarged painful lymph nodes. The therapy lasts for several weeks. Recovery comes with strict adherence to all recommendations and prescriptions of the doctor.

Age changes

There is a large group of pathologies that is characteristic of women in menopause. More often it is women older than 45 years, sometimes at an earlier age. Pathologies include:

• Crown of the vulva. Extensive changes in the genital organs, sclerosis of the clitoris and labia, thinning of the skin and mucous membrane, stenosis of the vagina.
• Atrophy of mucous membranes. Occurs in connection with hormonal changes, reduction of estrogen secretion.
• Urogenetic fistula. Refers to postoperative pathology, inflammatory processes appear under the influence of urine.
• Benign and malignant tumors.

All these cases are often accompanied by itching, redness around the vagina, which complicates the condition, reduces the quality of life.

Elimination of discomfort

All of the above diseases require their own treatment regimen, which will meet the doctor's prescriptions. Self-medication in this case is excluded due to the delicacy of this area, sensitivity and high probability of complications. The only thing you can do on your own is to try to reduce the itching, remove redness around the vagina, to soften the desire to constantly itch. For this, you can use compositions from folk recipes, medications, as well as hygiene procedures, such as:

• Cold bath, shower, lotion;
• Syringing with soda solutions;
• Use of antihistamines, medicines containing vitamin E;
• Washing with decoction of calendula, chamomile, with furatsilinom;
• Baths, where the basis will be various decoctions of herbal dues;
• Pharmacy gel ointments with aloe vera.

All of these remedies are harmless, but in order to reduce the risk of complications to a minimum, it is still better to consult a doctor. The main thing is to remember that all these funds will not cure the root of the disease. If the itching subsides, redness disappears near the vagina, know that this is just a temporary fading of the symptoms.

Diagnostics

With intensive combing of pathological areas, with the independent use of antiseptics and medications, it is possible to distort the clinical picture and cause the appearance of a secondary infection. Diagnosis in such cases will be difficult. If you try to independently diagnose yourself and prescribe a treatment, it threatens that the disease can go into a chronic form.

Diagnosis of such diseases includes taking a smear for the analysis of microflora, bacterial culture of vaginal discharge, special study by the method of enzyme immunoassay (ELISA) to detect sexual infections, as well as PCR (polymerase chain reaction). In addition, it is recommended to pass an analysis to identify intestinal dysbacteriosis, as well as to determine the sensitivity of microorganisms in the flora to various types of antibiotics.

Treatment

Having received the results of the tests, the doctor prescribes treatment, most often complex. In addition, the appointment of sedatives, compliance with the diet.

Candidiasis, for example, is prescribed to go through complex therapy. Locally used antifungal agents (vaginal candles "Clotrimazole"), remove itching and redness of the vagina helps treatment of 3% hydrogen peroxide. To maintain, maintain the correct microflora, prescribed "Acidophilin", "Linex", multivitamins and immunomodulators. During treatment, acute, salty, spicy, fried foods are excluded from the diet.

If a diagnosis such as bacterial vaginitis is made, Trichopol, Metronidazole, and Fluconazole are prescribed. Recommended to drink a variety of useful sour-milk drinks to enrich the natural microflora.

In the treatment of cervicitis, the group of drugs that is used to kill bacterial, viral, fungal infections is used. This includes "Doxycilin", "Acyclovir", "Metronidazole", "Diflucan". To restore the mucosa, apply hormonal creams, gels, for example, "Ovestin".

Genital herpes is treated purposefully. Here, drugs that destroy the herpes virus are suitable. In this case, it is necessary to strengthen immunity, to conduct a course of maintenance therapy.

Redness of the vagina in children

It's sad, but since the birth of a girl in wait for women's problems. Vulvitis (inflammation of the vulva) in girls is often enough. The most vulnerable category is the age of 1-9 years. With this pathology, you need to immediately consult a doctor, as the disease does not just cause discomfort, but it can affect later sexual life and reproductive function. Vulvit rarely occurs on its own, more often it is associated with inflammatory processes, and the disease is called vulvovaginitis.

The probability of the disease is high because of the peculiarities of the structure of the vulva. After the birth of the girl, the vagina remains sterile, and only on the 5th-7th day of life does the settling of the opportunistic microflora occur . Before reaching puberty in the microflora of the vagina, there are no lactobacilli that produce lactic acid. It, in turn, is a protection against various infectious agents.

Specific pathogens vaginitis - Trichomonas, gonococci, ureaplasmas, chlamydia, diphtheria and tuberculosis bacillus, herpes, HPV, fungi and even pathogens of scarlet fever, measles, chicken pox. All these pathogenic microorganisms easily penetrate through the delicate skin, unprotected mucous vaginas.

The main symptoms of the disease are burning, itching, redness of the vagina in the girl, mucopurulent discharge. The child's condition worsens, the girl becomes irritable, crying, her appetite and sleep are disturbed. In severe cases, the temperature rises, painful palpation of inguinal lymph nodes, pain in the abdomen joins.

Treatment of vulvovaginitis

Treatment of vulvovaginitis in girls depends on the etiology of the disease, is aimed at eliminating the factor that led to pathology. A whole complex of therapeutic measures is prescribed.

Diet and regimen. Atopic vulvitis shows a hypoallergenic diet. Highly allergenic foods (eggs, seafood, honey, chocolate, citrus fruits, strawberries, walnuts) are completely excluded from the diet.

Local treatment is aimed at eliminating edema, itching, burning, redness of the vagina. Photos of girls suffering from this disease, confirms their embarrassment, squeezed state. But the doctor should correctly explain that you should not shut yourself in, the situation is correctable and after the treatment the world will again seem to the baby joyful and bright.

To facilitate the state, irrigation, baths, lotions of disinfectants are prescribed.

Etiotropic systemic therapy is appointed after the detection of the pathogen. The doctor prescribes the necessary antibacterial drugs.

Particular attention should be paid to personal hygiene: the perineum should be washed after each visit to the toilet, cowards change twice a day, diapers, diapers in infants - immediately after contamination. Give up aromatic oils, powders. In older girls, only pH-neutral soap should be used for washing. Linen should only be made of natural cotton. Wash and wipe yourself need only personal hygiene.

It is also necessary to normalize the general condition of the body. Assign funds that reduce swelling, removing irritation, itching.

With all the recommendations of specialists, the disease is completely curable. The main thing is to turn to doctors in time and not to allow the development of complications.