What causes female genital swelling?

Vulvar itching is a common gynecological disease, which is often accompanied by symptoms of genital swelling, causing a lot of trouble for women. In fact, there are many causes of swelling in female genitals. Only by fully understanding the causes can we better control and treat them. So, what is the reason for swelling of female genitals? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

1. Irritation of vaginal secretions: Due to increased vaginal secretions or stimulation by menstrual blood or menstrual pads, especially in cases of cervicitis and various vaginitis, the secretions increase and flow to the vulva, which can cause vulvitis of varying degrees and cause redness and swelling of the vulva.

2. Other stimuli, such as:

① Direct stimulation from the sugary urine of diabetic patients.

② Patients with frequent urination are soaked in urine for a long time.

③ Patients with fecal fistula are irritated by feces when they have diarrhea or loose stools.

④ Intestinal pinworms.

3. Mixed infection: Due to multiple stimulations, mixed infection often occurs, and the pathogenic bacteria are often Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Escherichia coli. Why is the genital area red, swollen, painful and itchy? How to treat it?

Due to poor hygiene of the vulva, it is often soaked in urine or stimulated by menstrual blood and sweat, which can also cause itching of the female vulva. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to hygiene habits at ordinary times. It is necessary to change and wash underwear frequently to keep the vulva clean. Only after a long time can it be seen to be clean.

There are many causes of vulvar itching, and it is easy to recur. Be sure to go to the hospital for relevant examinations and treatment in time, and don't be careless. At the same time, during the treatment, you must pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the vulva clean and dry, wear loose and comfortable pants, and avoid wearing tight pants for a long time. Secondly, change your underwear frequently. It is best to choose pure cotton underwear because it is soft, comfortable and breathable.

The above is an introduction to what causes swelling in the female genitals. I hope it will be helpful to patients. After the vulva is infected, in addition to actively seeking treatment, women should pay attention to local hygiene, clean their private parts regularly, and change their underwear frequently. This is very beneficial for women and can also prevent the disease from recurring.