What to do if the vagina is itchy? Vaginitis is the cause

If you have symptoms of vaginal itching, then you should be alert that you may have vaginitis. The incidence rate of vaginitis is very high among women. You must take good care of yourself, check what type of vaginitis you have, treat it symptomatically, and pay attention to hygiene.

1. Symptomatic care

1. During acute inflammation, you should rest in bed and reduce friction during activities.

2. Assist the doctor in taking leucorrhea for secretion examination, identify the pathogenic bacteria, and carry out etiological treatment.

3. Instruct the patient to keep the vulva clean and dry, and change underwear frequently (wear cotton underwear).

4. Teach patients how to prepare medicine, vaginal irrigation and sitz bath, and assist patients in sitz bath. During the treatment period, patients should be advised to promptly wash, boil or soak the basins, bath towels, underwear, etc. used with boiling water to disinfect them in order to avoid cross or repeated infection.

5. Instruct patients on the correct use of medications, introduce the specific methods and precautions for vaginal suppositories, and advise them to avoid sexual intercourse during the treatment period.

6. Prevent and treat infection, and explain to patients the causes and prevention measures of urinary tract infections. If you find any symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, or urgency, you should notify your doctor immediately. Pay attention to monitoring body temperature and infection tendency, and use antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.

2. General Care

1. Clean the basin with soap and a brush.

2. It is recommended to wear cotton underwear to absorb sweat.

3. When cleaning the vulva, fill the basin with clean warm water about 80% full. Do not add soap or salvator, etc.; put the inside of your wrist into the water to measure the temperature to make sure it is not too hot to avoid scalding the vulva.

4. In terms of diet, you can eat more vitamin C, yogurt, etc. to make the vaginal pH value tend to be acidic.

5. When there is secretion, it is best not to use panty liners and sanitary napkins, because there is no need to worry about dirtying the underwear and making the vagina more airtight and causing infection. It is recommended to wear disposable underwear.