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Swelling of the labia

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Swelling of the labia is swelling of the external genitalia. Increase can small and large labia. They have different structures and perform specific functions in a woman's body. Skin folds called the labia majora, protect the internal organs from mechanical damage and environmental factors. They concentrated tissue and venous plexus. In the small labia, tissues that contain veins, arteries, various fibers, and sebaceous glands, nerve endings are concentrated. They are part of the vulva.

Except for the labia, swelling is formed on the clitoris, the eve of the vagina, bartolino glands. It is manifested in the increase in tissue swelling. Often changing the color of the skin and mucous membranes. In some cases, ulcers. Underwear may appear unusual watery discharge mixed with blood or pus. Walking, exercise, sexual intercourse or mechanical influence on genitals is caused tangible pain. Lymph nodes in the groin can become inflamed. This symptom is defined to the touch. A woman experiences discomfort, you may experience loss of appetite and weight.


The causes of edema of the labia

  • Sexual intercourse. In this case the swelling does not require treatment and goes away after a few hours. His appearance caused by the blood flow provoked by sexual intercourse. You should consult a specialist if the swelling does not subside for a long time.
  • Candidiasis. This disease is better known as thrush. Swelling is one of the symptoms along with itching and pain, especially during urination and intercourse and cheesy vaginal discharge. The disease affects both men and women. Treatment necessary for both partners, as the pathogen is transmitted during intercourse. You can become infected by using someone else's underwear or using other items. By itself, the fungus poses no danger. Infection develops only when favorable conditions for this: hormonal disruptions, decreased immunity, unbalanced diet, poor underwear made from synthetic materials. As a result, the external genitals felt itchy. Constant scratching leads to swelling. To get rid of it cure the root cause of –candidiasis.

  • Pregnancy. For this period in a woman's life is characterized by the accumulation of fatty tissues in the genital area and lower abdomen with the aim to provide a warm fruit. Often, these formations can be mistaken for swelling. Swelling disappears after delivery, however, if it causes discomfort, you should see a obstetrician-gynecologist.
  • Vulvodynia. This disease is accompanied by pain of a pulsating character. They appear suddenly, to disturb for a long time, and then suddenly go. Vulvodynia in some cases leads to edema. It may be the result of sexually transmitted infections, uncomfortable underwear, somatic diseases, and even nerve damage. The pain occurs during intercourse and traffic. You should consult a specialist for help, or the discomfort can become so strong that it will not even allow you to sit quietly.

  • Herpes. Transmitted during intercourse, and the risk of its occurrence increases several times if you frequently change partners or weakening of the immune system. The main symptoms of herpes: ulcers and vesicles, in which fluid accumulates, General malaise and fever, itching, swelling and redness of the skin. When urinating you may feel pain. Herpes symptoms are visible only in the period of exacerbation within a few weeks. Then the disease may not manifest itself.

  • Vulvitis. The vulva is called the vulva: the labia, clitoris, vagina, hymen. Inflammation of this area and is a vulvitis. Its cause can be the intake of several medications, including antibiotics, certain diseases, allergies, failure to observe basic rules of hygiene as well as high humidity of the genital organs. Swelling is a major symptom of vulvitis, like redness, a burning sensation and General weakness.

  • Bartholinitis. This disease is an inflammation of special glands located ahead of the vagina. They are called Bartolini. Inflammation are of particular microorganisms and accelerate sexual infections. At the initial stage of the disease in the field bartolino glands formed abscess. The skin in the genital area becomes unnatural red and there is swelling.

  • Chronic disease;
  • Allergy;

  • Other diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia,ureoplazmoz.

Treatment of edema of the labia

Try to get rid of edema alone is unsafe. In addition, only addressing the root causes of its occurrence will allow to cope with the swelling. Therefore, it is necessary to address to the gynecologist, who will determine what led to the formation of edema, and treatment of this disease.

Candidiasis use vaginal suppositories and immune-boosting drugs. Hormonal medications are granted vulvodynia. This is the disease often develops a yeast infection, if you do not apply any measures. Vulvodynia accompanied by severe pain, so you must take drugs to suppress them. Sometimes, it requires antidepressants and antihistamines (Antihistamines 1, 2 and 3 generation). Antiseptic preparations used in the vulva and antibacterial – when the bartholinitis.

Sometimes the cause of the edema becomes disease is one of the major body systems, e.g. endocrine. In the process of treatment for getting rid of the tumor must be suppression or enhancement of its functions. Accurately can only be a specialist, and it is important not to postpone the visit to it to avoid complications.