What is the cause of genital itching?

Vaginal itching can be seen in many diseases, such as vulvar eczema, ringworm, diabetes, drug stimulation, vulvar leukoplakia, etc. But the most common is various vulvitis and vaginitis. Some people will have unbearable itching and be restless, which seriously affects work, study and life. It is often accompanied by changes in the amount, color, quality and smell of leucorrhea.

This disease can be seen in people of all ages. The occurrence of this disease is mainly due to low immunity and infection with diseases and insects. Common ones include candidal vaginitis, Trichomonas vaginitis, senile vaginitis, vulvitis in young girls, and vaginal bacterial disease.

The diagnosis of this disease is mainly based on the patient's subjective symptoms and routine laboratory tests of vaginal secretions. In addition to itching in the lower body, vaginal secretions of fungal vaginitis are often bean curd-like or curd-like, and fungi can be found under a microscope. In addition to itching, vaginal discharge of trichomonas vaginitis is often watery or foamy, and trichomonas can be found under a microscope.

Treatment of vaginitis: There are many methods and drugs for the treatment of vaginitis, both Chinese and Western medicines are acceptable, but local treatment is the main method, which can be used for Chinese medicine or Chinese patent medicines such as sitting bath, wet compress, internal insertion, flushing, etc. Commonly used internal insertion drugs include metronidazole effervescent tablets, nystatin tablets, Baofukang suppositories, and Jieshu, etc., which can be selected according to the situation.

Editor's conclusion: Prevention and precautions: Pay attention to personal hygiene and develop good hygiene habits. Husband and wife should treat together to prevent cross infection. Wash and iron underwear in the sun. Do not use vaginal medication during menstruation.