Vulva redness and burning sensation

Sexually transmitted diseases are one of the diseases that people are afraid of nowadays. Some adverse reactions or changes occurring near the reproductive organs should be taken seriously. If you are sick, early detection and early treatment can prevent both deterioration and infection. Redness and burning sensation in the female vulva is not necessarily due to disease, but it also depends on the specific situation. The editor will introduce you to the relevant knowledge in detail below.

Brief Overview

Burning of the vulva may be caused by vaginitis. Women who experience vulvar burning should not be too nervous. First of all, they should pay attention to the smell and color and other vaginitis. Vaginitis is a general term for various inflammatory diseases of the vaginal mucosa caused by different causes. It also depends on the taste, color and other factors. Vaginitis is a general term for various inflammatory diseases of the vaginal mucosa caused by different causes. Under normal physiological conditions, the tissue anatomy and biochemistry of the vagina are sufficient to defend against the invasion of external microorganisms. If it is damaged, pathogens can take advantage of the opportunity to enter and, due to various factors, cause vaginal inflammation.

Clinical manifestations

Bacterial vaginosis

10% to 40% of patients have no clinical symptoms. Those with symptoms mainly present with increased vaginal discharge with a fishy odor, which is especially aggravated after sexual intercourse and may be accompanied by mild vulvar itching or burning sensation. Examination showed no signs of congestion or inflammation in the vaginal mucosa. The secretions were grayish white, uniform, thin, and often adhered to the vaginal wall, which could be easily wiped off.

Candidal vaginitis

Vulvar itching, burning pain, and dyspareunia.

Frequent and painful urination. The characteristic of dysuria is that urine irritates the edematous vulva and vestibule during urination, causing pain.

Characteristic discharge: white, thick, curd-like or bean curd-like discharge.

Vulvitis presents with geographic erythema, edema, and scratches.

Vaginitis may cause edema, erythema, and white membrane.