What to do if the vulva is itchy and smelly

Some friends may have chronic malnutrition problems, which later cause vulvar itching. It should be noted here that malnutrition is the culprit for many vulvar diseases, for example, vulvar leukoplakia is caused by vulvar atrophic malnutrition. Of course, if vulvar itching is accompanied by a foul odor and a lot of secretions, then we should consider whether it is vulvar inflammation or whether there is too much secretion from the cervix. Let’s take a look at what to do if your vulva is itchy and has a foul odor.

The TCM dialectical classification of pruritus: Vulvar pruritus caused by damp-heat: Symptoms include itching of the vulva and vagina, which may be extremely itchy, causing restlessness, excessive vaginal discharge that is white or yellow in color, or has a foul odor, accompanied by a bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, a yellow and greasy tongue coating, and a stringy and rapid pulse. Treatment should be aimed at clearing away damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder. Blood deficiency causes wind and vaginal itching: Symptoms include itching of the vulva or vagina, dryness of the genitals, or local whitening of the skin, loss of appetite, mental fatigue, restless sleep, pale tongue, and thin pulse. The treatment is suitable for nourishing yin and blood, moistening dryness, dispelling wind and relieving itching. According to the cause of the disease and the patient's specific condition, Chinese medicine prescriptions are prescribed for conditioning based on the principles of clearing away heat and dampness, nourishing yin and purging fire, and dispelling wind and relieving itching.

It may be caused by gynecological inflammation. Under normal circumstances, the vagina is home to a lot of bacteria, but because an ingenious ecological balance is formed between the vagina and these bacteria, vulvar inflammation does not normally occur. However, if the ecological balance between the vagina and bacteria is disrupted, or if foreign bacterial microorganisms multiply in large numbers, it will cause varying degrees of inflammation. I suggest you go to the hospital for a check-up and receive symptomatic treatment after a confirmed diagnosis.

In addition to the diseases mentioned above that can cause vulvar itching, there are many other diseases that can cause vulvar itching. Otherwise, itching may occur after the vulvar skin is abraded, and there will be secretions accompanied by a foul odor. There are also common warts, herpes, vulvar eczema, vulvar folliculitis, etc. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up to find out the specific disease so that it can be effectively treated.