Pinworms that have spread from the anus to the vagina. The spread of bacteria from an upper respiratory infection of the ears otitis media or throat tonsillitis to the vagina by her hands. A young girl with vaginal symptoms must also be evaluated for possible sexual abuse. Rashes, sores, blisters, or lumps in the vaginal or vulvar area Many conditions can cause a rash, sore, blister, or lump in your vaginal area vulva.
Check Your Symptoms Do you have a problem in the genital area? This includes things like vaginal itching or discharge, pelvic pain, and other problems in the pubic area. How old are you? Are you male or female? Why do we ask this question? The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina you now have in the area where you are having symptoms.
If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice once as "male" and once as "female". This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.
Are you pregnant? Yes, you know that you're pregnant. No, you're not pregnant, or you're not sure if you're pregnant. Are you having any abnormal vaginal bleeding? Bleeding is abnormal if it occurs at a time when you aren't expecting it or if it's a lot heavier or lighter than what you are used to. Have you had an injury in the genital area? Do you have any urinary symptoms? Do you have a deep cut or heavy bleeding in the genital area?
Do you have new pain in your lower belly, pelvis, or genital area that is different than your usual menstrual cramps? How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in an adult or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler. Do you think you may have a fever? Do you have a rash that looks like a sunburn? Do you think that the symptoms may have been caused by sexual abuse?
Do you have symptoms of a vaginal infection? Do you have severe itching? Do you have a rash or any sores, blisters, or lumps in your vaginal area? Do you have new sores, blisters, or lumps in the vaginal area? Do you have a rash in the vaginal area that looks like warts? Do you feel anything bulging into your vagina or feel pelvic pressure when you move?
Is there an object in the vagina that you cannot remove? Do you think that a medicine may be causing your vaginal problems? Think about whether the problems started after you began taking a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Have you had symptoms for more than 1 week? These include: Your age. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.
Medicines you take. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners anticoagulants , medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury.
These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms. Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect.
You may need care sooner. Urinary symptoms may include: Pain when you urinate. Trouble urinating. Not being able to urinate at all. Blood in your urine. Symptoms of a vaginal infection may include: Vaginal itching. Vaginal discharge that is not normal for you. Red, irritated skin in the vaginal area. Pain when you urinate. Pain or bleeding when you have sex.
Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause vaginal symptoms. A few examples are: Antibiotics. Birth control pills. Hormone therapy. Chemotherapy for cancer. Vaginal sprays, douches, and spermicides. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain 8 to 10 : The pain is so bad that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain.
Moderate pain 5 to 7 : The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there. Mild pain 1 to 4 : You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain a baby or toddler is in.
Severe pain 8 to 10 : The pain is so bad that the baby cannot sleep, cannot get comfortable, and cries constantly no matter what you do.
The baby may kick, make fists, or grimace. Moderate pain 5 to 7 : The baby is very fussy, clings to you a lot, and may have trouble sleeping but responds when you try to comfort him or her. Mild pain 1 to 4 : The baby is a little fussy and clings to you a little but responds when you try to comfort him or her. Seek Care Now Based on your answers, you may need care right away.
Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care. If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour. You do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.
For details see our conditions. In this series. There are many different conditions that can affect your vulva. In this article Diagnosis Causes. Vulval Problems In this article Diagnosis Causes.
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