How to diagnose and treat senile vaginitis

How to diagnose and treat senile vaginitis?

Senile vaginitis is a common gynecological disease in elderly women. The diagnosis and treatment of the disease should be carried out from the aspects of medical history inquiry, physical examination, laboratory examination, personalized treatment, diet conditioning, maintaining personal hygiene, regular review, etc.

1. Medical history inquiry: Understand the details of the patient's condition by asking the patient about the time of onset of the disease, manifestation of symptoms, other symptoms, etc.

2. Physical examination: Through examination of the vulva, vagina, cervix and other parts, observe abnormal manifestations such as inflammatory lesions, ulcers, secretions, etc.

3. Laboratory examination: including leucorrhea smear, vaginal secretion wet mount, molecular biology testing, etc., to identify the pathogens of vaginitis and guide subsequent treatment.

4. Personalized treatment: Choose the appropriate treatment plan based on the patient's age, general health, pregnancy and delivery history, etc. Common treatment methods include local medication, oral medication, immunomodulatory therapy, etc.

5. Dietary adjustment: Patients are advised to avoid spicy and irritating foods, and eat more foods rich in vitamins, proteins and other nutrients to enhance the body's resistance.

6. Maintain personal hygiene: educate patients to clean the vulva and vagina properly, avoid using irritating lotions and wipes, and keep the vulva and vagina dry and clean.

7. Regular check-up: Patients are advised to have regular check-ups to understand changes in their condition and adjust treatment plans in a timely manner.

The diagnosis and treatment of senile vaginitis requires comprehensive consideration of the patient's personal situation, combined with effective treatment methods, and comprehensive treatment to improve the treatment effect.