What are the possible causes of lower abdominal pain?
Nov 10, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Lower pain usually refers to vulvar pain. Generally, the causes of vulvar pain may include excessive friction, vaginal dryness, allergies, vaginitis, vulvitis, etc. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and undergo targeted treatment under a doctor's guidance. A detailed analysis is as follows: The causes of vulvar pain can be diverse, and appropriate treatment methods should be selected based on the specific underlying cause.
Lower pelvic pain usually refers to vulvar pain. Generally speaking, possible causes of vulvar pain may include excessive friction, vaginal dryness, allergies, vaginitis, and vulvitis. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and undergo targeted treatment under a physician's guidance. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Excessive friction: Excessive friction refers to physical irritation of the vulvar area caused by clothing, physical activity, or other external factors. This can damage the outer layer of the vulvar skin, leading to pain and discomfort. Long-term excessive friction may also cause skin inflammation or thickening. Keep the vulva clean and dry, and avoid further friction.
2. Vaginal dryness: Vaginal dryness is usually caused by decreased estrogen levels or vaginal inflammation. Dryness may damage the mucous membranes, resulting in pain and discomfort. This pain may worsen during sexual intercourse or gynecological examinations. Treatment may include medications such as estradiol valerate tablets, nylestriol tablets, or Baofukang suppositories, as directed by a physician to relieve symptoms.
3. Allergy: Materials such as underwear fabric, sanitary napkins, detergents, or skincare products may trigger allergic reactions. When allergens bind to immune cells on the vulvar skin, they may cause local vasodilation, increased permeability, and infiltration of inflammatory cells, leading to vulvar pain and itching. Symptoms may also include redness, swelling, burning sensation, or rash in the vulvar area. Treatment may involve medications such as calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, or ketotifen fumarate capsules, under the guidance of a specialist.
4. Vulvitis: Vulvitis refers to inflammation of the vulvar skin and mucous membranes. Inflammatory stimulation may lead to increased secretions and skin damage, causing vulvar pain and discomfort, which may intensify during urination or defecation. It may also be accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, burning sensation, or ulcers in the vulvar area. Treatment may include medications such as Huangsong compound wash solution, nifuratel tablets, or nifuratel-nystatin vaginal tablets, as directed by a physician.
5. Vaginitis: Vaginitis may be related to bacterial infection, fungal infection, viral infection, or parasitic infection. Vaginal inflammation may cause congestion, edema, and increased secretions of the vaginal mucosa, which may stimulate nerve endings, leading to vulvar pain and discomfort. Treatment options may include medications such as clotrimazole suppositories, Sophora flavescens gel, or Honghe Fule wash solution, as directed by a physician to alleviate symptoms.
As there may be various causes of vulvar pain, appropriate treatment should be selected based on the specific underlying cause. At the same time, maintaining vulvar hygiene and avoiding further irritation is essential.
