Treatment of vaginitis in children

Vaginitis in children rarely developed "from scratch", they are usually the result of some other disease, helminthic infestation or reduce immunity. Therefore, prior to treatment of vulvovaginal held detection and treatment of these diseases.

Basic principles of treatment of vulvovaginal children

Children are rarely isolated inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis), they are often a complication of inflammation of the external genital organs (vulvitis). These diseases are called vulvovaginitis. And since the causes of vaginitis are often comorbid conditions and low immunity, before the treatment of the child should be carefully examined.

The main focus in the treatment of girls suffering from vulvovaginitis given treatment of opportunistic diseases. Children under one year - a dysbacteriosis intestine and atopic dermatitis (congenital allergic skin diseases). Preschoolers and younger students vulvovaginitises often develop on the background of frequent colds, tonsillitis, adenoiditis, sinusitis, ear infections, pyelonephritis and other. Any site of infection can cause the development of vulvovaginitis in this age, therefore, must be either liquidated or thoroughly disinfected. Great importance is attached, and the immunity of the child - to this end appointed restorative treatment and if necessary - immunomodulators.

The most common vulvovaginitis in children are caused by pathogenic microflora, so their treatment drugs are usually prescribed for topical application.

Exceptions are hard vulvovaginitises proceeding in which the child suffers from a general - in these cases, after the detection of the infectious agent and its sensitivity to antibiotics appointed general (systemic) treatment. General treatment is given and worm infestations, contributing to the development of vulvovaginitis (for example, enterobioze).

Local treatment nonspecific vulvovaginitis in children

Local treatment is reduced to washing the external genitalia or purpose sedentary baths with warm herbal extracts with a light and a mild antibacterial effect (chamomile, calendula, sage Sage - cvyaschennaya grass , St. John's wort, and so on). For the same purpose use a weak (1: 10,000) solution of potassium permanganate. After these procedures, the child's genitals can be lubricated or peach sea buckthorn oil, oil solution of vitamin A - is especially good they affect vulvovaginitises allergic origin in children under one year.

When expressed allergic processes prescribed application to the genital mucosa and the vaginal gel fenistil. If the genital mucosa have erosion and ulcers, can help with the application of gel aktovegin Aktovegin - without fear of negative consequences . To prevent the occurrence of adhesions (adhesion walls genitals) prescribe applications with gel solkoseril. Girls after 10 years for stimulating life of normal vaginal microflora The microflora of the vagina: purity   sometimes appointed baths with cream Ovestin containing female hormones estrogen.

All these procedures are almost half of the cases lead to full recovery girls without the use of antibiotics. After that, the child is assigned to restorative treatment in the form of local applications of probiotics - drugs containing live cultures of beneficial microorganisms that normally live on the surface of the external genitalia. For this purpose laktobakterin instilled into the vagina. Furthermore, bifidumbakterin Bifidumbacterin - restores normal intestinal microflora   and laktobakterin taken orally in order to restore normal intestinal microflora.

Antibiotic treatment nonspecific vulvovaginitis in children

In some of the girls active anti-inflammatory treatment does not lead to complete recovery. In this case, a topical anti-infective treatment. Any experience with this purpose emulsion for intravaginal capsules Polizhinaks Virgo. The drug is administered as a six-day course of treatment once daily at night after cleaning procedures.

Capsule Polizhinaks Virgo incised with the pointed end and its contents gently squeezed into the vagina girl, and she capsule (empty shell) is thrown. Polizhinaks Virgo - a combined preparation, which consists of antibacterial and antifungal agents. And its member auxiliaries have enveloping and antipruritic effect, improves tissue nutrition and promotes the penetration of active ingredients into the emulsion of the genital mucosa.

In severe vulvovaginitis local treatment is not enough. In this case, appointed by the general (systemic) treatment drugs, which are sensitive to the infectious agents identified during the examination of the child.

After antibiotic treatment obligatory in restorative treatment in the form of local and general use of probiotics.

Galina Romanenko

It causes inflammation of the lymph nodes in children

Lymph nodes are also often called glands. In humans, there are many lymph nodes of different sizes, but all of them are so small that find one of them individually impossible. However, you can feel the accumulation of lymph nodes - such as those found in the neck, groin and armpits.

They play a very important role in the fight against viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms that enter the body and are potentially dangerous to health. Often when ingested infection lymph nodes increase, inflamed, and touch to them hurts. Children have swollen lymph nodes Inflammation of the lymph nodes - when it comes to infection   It is more common than in adults because their immune system is not yet sufficiently developed and infections enter the body easier.

More often inflamed lymph nodes in the neck, armpits and groin. In addition, where it is inflamed lymph nodes Lymph nodes - what keeps our immune system You can understand the cause of the inflammation. Most often inflamed lymph nodes in children due to the common cold. But there may be other reasons:

• Viral diseases such as chickenpox, mumps and rubella
• Angina
• Allergic reactions
• Ear infections
• Infections of the teeth
• Mononucleosis
• Side effects of some medications and vaccinations
• Lymph nodes under the armpits may become inflamed due to injury arm or shoulder
• Lymph nodes in the groin are often inflamed due to injury or infections that affect the skin, the lower limbs or genitals
• Sometimes lymph nodes inflamed because of dangerous diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis Arthritis - a variety of forms and complications Cancer, tuberculosis, Tuberculosis - a full recovery is not guaranteed .

By itself, an inflammation of the lymph nodes is a symptom. Lymph nodes can be increased several times, sometimes they are also becoming hard to the touch, the skin over them may become hot and acquire a reddish tint. Can be accompanied by symptoms runny nose, fever, sore throat, cough and aches in the bones. Rarely it happens that a child is also hard to swallow, but his breathing is difficult. In some serious cases, because of the inflamed lymph nodes, the child can not properly move the neck. If the lymph node continues to increase for two weeks or more, it may be a sign of a tumor.

Treatment

When inflammation of the lymph nodes in children is necessary as soon as possible to see a doctor. Do not attempt to cure this condition by using OTC products or folk remedies. To ease the pain, apply to the inflamed place a towel soaked in warm water; at the very least give a slight analgesic (giving your child aspirin is not very recommended).

Once the physician determines the cause of inflammation of lymph nodes, it can assign treatment. If the cause is a bacterial or other infection, antibiotics are used to treat. In case the inflammation was caused by allergies, it is necessary to avoid contact of the child with the allergen, and in some cases take Allergy drugs.

When inflammation of the lymph nodes, children often lose their appetite. At the same time, it is very important for the recovery of a healthy, balanced diet. Feed your child a little bit, if necessary, make a meal of mashed potatoes. In addition, make sure he drinks enough fluids.

In most cases lymphatitis passes after 2-4 weeks, without any complications.