Bacterial vulvitis occurs when an infection enters the vulva area. This is a possible disease in girls, since bacteria cannot penetrate further into the uterus. The child’s body is very susceptible to antibacterial drugs, so when choosing treatment, doctors take into account the severity of the pathology and the age of the child. On the website “Other Gynecology” you can find out the cost of an appointment with a pediatric gynecologist.
Signs
The clinical picture of bacterial vulvitis is the same in both women and little girls. It consists of the following symptoms:
- discomfort or pain in the genital area;
- highlighting white or transparent color;
- increasing pain after going to the toilet.
During an external examination, the gynecologist notes redness and swelling of the soft tissues.
In gynecology, the following types of vulvitis are distinguished:
- Primary. It occurs due to lack of hygiene or insufficient cleansing of the genital area, as well as due to trauma.
- Secondary. This variety appears when infection penetrates from one part of the reproductive system to another.
Diagnostics
In children, invasive research methods cannot be used, so doctors limit themselves to smear examination and external examination. Examination allows you to distinguish bacterial vulvitis from diseases with a similar clinical picture. Redness and swelling of the genitals can be caused by dermatological diseases, for example, dermatitis, lichen, psoriasis and others.
If the doctor suspects vulvitis of fungal or bacterial origin, then a gynecological smear from the back surface of the vagina and urethra is analyzed. This analysis is taken from adolescents. The study helps to determine the type of pathogen and prescribe effective therapy.
Treatment
Depending on whether a chronic or acute form of vulvitis has developed, the doctor prescribes either complex treatment or maintenance therapy.
Drug treatment is divided into local and general. Local therapy includes the following methods:
- applying disinfectants to the vulva area;
- treatment of the external genitalia every time after going to the toilet;
- sitz baths with solutions of medicinal herbs such as string, chamomile.
General treatment consists of taking medications. It is prescribed when the soft tissue damage in a girl is very extensive. If the disease is caused by fungi, then antimycotic agents are used; if bacteria are present in the affected areas, antibacterial drugs are used. If the cause is an allergic reaction, then antihistamines are prescribed.
In this article, we will look at the signs and symptoms of bacterial vulvitis in children, diagnostic methods, as well as effective treatment methods in the clinic.
