Inflammation of the clitoris develops due to reasons, both local and general. There is this disease not only among those who lead sex life. Unpleasant feelings occur more often in girls and older women. This is because vulvitis can be caused by physiological age characteristics.
If a woman or a girl has a clitoris, she immediately feels itching, burning, a little pain when walking. There is redness of the skin, vulvar mucosa, swelling in the clitoris. If the vulvitis acute form - there is a general weakness, a headache, the temperature rises.
Since the causes of inflammation of the clitoris are different, then the treatment should be individual.
Let's consider some factors, why the clitoris has inflamed. Among them, it should be noted:
- hormonal disorders (insufficient function of the ovaries);
- allergic reaction;
- poor metabolism (diabetes mellitus);
- lack of vitamins and minerals;
- excessive reception of antibiotics, radiation therapy;
- the presence of microorganisms (E. coli, streptococci, staphylococcus, etc.);
- irritation of the mucosa due to infection of the genitals, urinary incontinence;
- mechanical trauma (for example, when wearing tight clothing, during sexual intercourse);
- violation of personal hygiene, especially during menstruation.
Unpleasant sensations in the area of the clitoris should be an occasion for treatment to the gynecologist. Having established the causes of vulvitis, the doctor prescribes individual treatment , which can include antimicrobial therapy, and in severe cases - the use of antibiotics, antifungal medicines. To cure vulvitis is important, because he can move into a chronic form.
- lotion with a tincture of eucalyptus or a solution of furacilin;
- seated baths with calendula, chamomile, string or eucalyptus;
- syringing with antiseptic solution, anti-inflammatory suppositories;
- use of anesthetic ointment.
Prevention of vulvitis includes a healthy lifestyle, adherence to personal hygiene and increased immunity.