How to differentiate vulvar itching

Everyone needs to understand the examination methods of vulvar itching. Only by correctly mastering the examination methods of vulvar itching can we make an accurate diagnosis and treatment on this basis. So how to differentiate vulvar itching? The following is the analysis given by experts, I hope it can help everyone.

How to check for vulvar itching:

1. Medical history: Understanding the medical history is an important link in the diagnosis of vulvar pruritus. It is mainly about understanding the nature and location of the itching of the vulva, such as extreme itching of the vulva, heaviest itching in the clitoris, aggravated at night, etc., which seriously affects work and sleep.

2. Physical examination: Since vulvar pruritus can be divided into many types clinically, the physical examination in the diagnosis of vulvar pruritus should also be divided into multiple aspects:

3. Leucorrhea examination: Leucorrhea examination mainly includes 6 items such as pH value, cleanliness, amine test, etc. The examination results will vary due to the different physical conditions of the patients, which will affect the accuracy of the examination. Therefore, in some cases, patients cannot undergo vulvar itching examination, such as purulent infection of the vulva or during menstruation.

4. Tissue biopsy: What examinations are needed for the treatment of vulvar itching? In addition to vulvar examination and leucorrhea examination, the patient also needs to undergo a tissue biopsy. The results of this examination are more accurate and reliable than those of a general vulvar examination, and the examination time and result presentation time are relatively short, often only a dozen minutes, and it can also rule out the possibility of cancer.

Purpose of vaginal examination: Check whether the surface of vaginal mucosa is smooth, whether the texture is normal, whether there are bleeding spots, whether the properties and smell of vaginal discharge are normal. Normal vagina: The vaginal mucosa is light pink in color, with wrinkles, without ulcers, growths, cysts, or congenital malformations. The discharge is egg white or white paste, without fishy smell, and the amount is small, but it increases during ovulation and pregnancy. If you want to check leucorrhea, the doctor will take a sample at this time.

The above-mentioned examination methods for vulvar pruritus are relatively common, and patients are expected to pay attention to them, because only by correctly grasping the examination methods for vulvar pruritus can an accurate diagnosis be made, thereby avoiding the occurrence of unnecessary troubles caused by the disease.