Symptoms of vulvitis: complications, treatment

Vulvit - inflammation of the female genital organs (clitoris, large and small labia), which in children is often complicated by inflammation of the vagina (the so-called vulvovaginitis develops). Vulvitis in girls has a rather characteristic symptoms: soreness (especially when walking or urinating), itching, burning, redness and swelling of the genitals. In addition, the child becomes capricious, lethargic and extremely irritable, sometimes the body temperature may rise.

The main reason that the girl has vulvitis symptoms is non-compliance with hygiene: improper washing after defecation, neglect of underwear (especially on the beach), the presence of concomitant helminthiasis. And the constant use of diapers is generally detrimental to a child's health. The development of infection can also be associated with a natural interest in your body: when growing up, the child learns the world and himself. It should be emphasized that girls, in contrast to adult women, are more prone to inflammation of the genital organs due to a number of age-related anatomical and physiological features.

Complications

The everyday problem is that the parents often quite often confuse the symptoms of vulvitis with the usual irritation and diaper rash from diapers and diapers. The powders and creams used in this case are useless, moreover, they contribute to the infection. There are also pseudo-psychological problems: unfortunately, many parents consider the inflammation of the sexual organs to be something "Indecent", or completely ignoring the problems of the baby, or hesitate to contact the doctor. Self-treatment of vulvitis - the path to infectious complications and infertility in the future. When complications develop, erosions and ulcers appear on the skin and mucous membranes, and the appearance of transparent or purulent discharge with an extremely unpleasant odor indicates the attachment of infection (not necessarily bacterial, possibly fungal or chlamydial). Extreme forms of complications are the spread of infection on the vagina and fusion of the labia (the so-called synechia).

Immediate treatment

Address to the doctor! If vulvitis- confirming symptoms are identified , the treatment will depend on the exact diagnosis given by the pediatric gynecologist. Most often limited to local use of antiseptic agents in the form of ointments or powder, compresses (lotions) with a solution of furatsilina, very effective sessile baths with solutions of medicinal plants (eucalyptus, chamomile or calendula). Of course, only a combination of treatment and thorough hygiene can eliminate the symptoms of vulvitis. When the infection is attached, antibacterial therapy is prescribed.

How to avoid vulvitis

The best treatment is prevention, vulvitis is not an exception at all. The main task of the parents in this aspect is strict adherence to personal hygiene, daily washing in front and behind the baby's crotch with warm boiled water, minimal use of diapers (or better, generally, rejection of them). A normal rule is a periodic visit to a pediatric gynecologist.

Remember that no matter how severe the symptoms of vulvitis, you can not use antibiotics on your own! At the slightest suspicion of the presence of this disease, you should seek medical help. Delay with treatment, traditional medicine and self-medication in childhood will provide infertility in adulthood.