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    Pruritis Vulvae, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Pruritis Vulvae, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Pruritis Vulvae, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
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    Pruritis Vulvae, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions

    By Kenneth Kee

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    Ode To Pruritis Vulvae

    Pruritus vulvae is persistent vulval itching
    Some women find pruritus vulvae embarrassing
    It can make them feel irritated and distressed
    It may interfere in their sex life and make them depressed

    The cause of Pruritus vulvae may be related to an allergic reaction
    It is also associated with chronic fungal or yeast infection
    In younger females it may be associated with germs and poor hygiene
    They should wash the vulvae thoroughly, keep dry and clean

    The goal of treatment is to stop the itch and avoid scratching.
    Wipe front to back after urinating or defecating
    Avoid scented soaps and wear loose 100% cotton underwear.
    Treat any infections, bacterial or fungal and lubricate any atrophic vulvae.

    -An original poem by Kenneth Kee

    A female with pruritus vulvae has persistent itching of the vulva or external genitals.
    Pruritus vulvae is a symptom, not a condition in itself.
    The vulva is the area of skin just outside the vagina.
    Most women experience a slight vulval itch now and again.
    However pruritus vulvae mean the itch is persistent and causes distress.
    The itch may be particularly bad at night and may disturb the sleep.
    Allergies, chemicals, infections, or menopause may trigger pruritus vulvae.
    Pruritus vulvae occur in about 10 percent of women at some time in their lives.
    Causes of pruritus vulvae include:
    1. Allergic reaction
    2. Chemical vaginitis
    3. Eczema
    4. Genital warts
    5. Bartholin's cyst
    6. Menopause
    7. Pregnancy
    8. Psoriasis
    9. Seborrhea
    10. Sexually transmitted disease
    11. Vaginal Infection
    12. Vulval cancer
    13. Urinary incontinence
    14. Skin infection:
    15. Yeast infection
    16. Lice
    17. Pinworms
    18. Poor hygiene in prepuberty
    19. Vaginal atrophy in menopause
    20. Lichen Sclerosus
    The Diagnosis is by:
    a. Blisters on the vulva
    b. Lice around the vulva
    c. Pinworms on the vulva
    d. Rash on the vulva
    e. Redness of the vulva
    f. Swelling of the vulva
    g. Vaginal discharge
    Skin biopsy and Micro-organisms cultures will determine the cause.
    The treatment for pruritus vulvae depends on the cause.

    Treatment for pruritus vulvae may be:
    1. warm baths,
    2. gentle cleansing of the vulva,
    3. corticosteroid creams or lotions and
    4. oral antihistamines for itching
    5. Loose panties

    TABLE OF CONTENT
    Introduction
    Chapter 1 Pruritis Vulvae
    Chapter 2 More about Pruritis Vulvae
    Chapter 3 Treatment of Pruritis Vulvae
    Chapter 4 Pruritis and Systemic Disease
    Chapter 5 Eczema
    Chapter 6 Threadworms
    Chapter 7 Scabies
    Chapter 8 Candidiasis
    Epilogue

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKenneth Kee
    Release dateOct 20, 2016
    ISBN9781370477661
    Pruritis Vulvae, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Author

    Kenneth Kee

    Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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      Pruritis Vulvae, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions - Kenneth Kee

      Pruritis Vulvae,

      A

      Simple

      Guide

      To

      The Condition,

      Treatment

      And

      Related Conditions

      By

      Dr Kenneth Kee

      M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

      Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

      Copyright Kenneth Kee 2014 Smashwords Edition

      Published By Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated

      To my wife Dorothy

      And my children

      Carolyn, Grace

      And Kelvin

      This book describes the Pruritis Vulvae, Treatment and Associated Diseases or in vernacular terms

      (What You Need to Treat Pruritis Vulvae)

      This eBook is licensed for the personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

      If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Introduction

      Ode To Pruritis Vulvae

      Pruritus vulvae is persistent vulval itching

      Some women find pruritus vulvae embarrassing

      It can make them feel irritated and distressed

      It may interfere in their sex life and make them depressed

      The cause of Pruritus vulvae may be related to an allergic reaction

      It is also associated with chronic fungal or yeast infection

      In younger females it may be associated with germs and poor hygiene

      They should wash the vulvae thoroughly, keep dry and clean

      The goal of treatment is to stop the itch and avoid scratching.

      Wipe front to back after urinating or defecating

      Avoid scented soaps and wear loose 100% cotton underwear.

      Treat any infections, bacterial or fungal and lubricate any atrophic vulvae.

      -An original poem by Kenneth Kee

      Interesting Tips about the Pruritis Vulvae

      A Healthy Lifestyle

      1. Take a well Balanced Diet

      2. Treatment of Pruritis Vulvae:

      a. Treat specific causes

      b. Use loose fitting cotton (100%) underpants

      c. Consider not wearing underwear overnight

      d. Use only unscented (hypoallergenic) soaps and lotions

      e. Use unscented laundry detergent without dyes

      f. Avoid fabric softeners

      g. Wipe front to back after urinating or defecating

      h. Use white, unscented toilet paper

      i. Urinate with knees spread apart

      j. Maintain Ideal Weight

      k. Manage Incontinence

      l. Consider sitz bath for 10 minutes daily (girls)

      m. Dry vulval area gently after bath

      n. Pat dry or use hair dryer and Apply Skin Lubricant to vulva

      o. Wear cotton-liner gloves at night

      Medicinal treatment:

      a. Pruritus Management with Sedating Antihistamine

      Hydroxyzine (Atarax) 50 mg PO at bedtime (adult dose)

      b. Use vaginal lubricants liberally before intercourse

      3. Keep bones and body strong

      Bone marrow produces our blood

      Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.

      Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.

      Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits

      Zinc and other minerals are important to the body

      4. Get enough rest and Sleep

      Avoid stress and tension

      5. Exercise and stay active.

      It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.

      One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

      Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.

      6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.

      Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.

      Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.

      7. Stop or do not begin smoking.

      It also interferes with blood supply and healing.

      Cigarettes contain more than forty types of hazardous and possibly cancer causing chemicals which can harm the smokers and those around them.

      Chapter 1

      Pruritis Vulvae

      What is Pruritis Vulvae?

      A female with pruritus vulvae has persistent itching of the vulva or external genitals.

      Pruritus vulvae is a symptom, not a condition in itself.

      The vulva is the area of skin just outside the vagina.

      Most women experience a slight vulval itch now and again.

      However pruritus vulvae mean the itch is persistent and causes distress.

      The itch may be particularly bad at night and may disturb the sleep.

      Allergies, chemicals, infections, or menopause may trigger pruritus vulvae.

      Pruritus vulvae occur in about 10 percent of women at some time in their lives.

      What are the Causes of Pruritus Vulvae?

      General Causes of pruritus vulvae include:

      1. Allergic reaction

      2. Chemical vaginitis

      3. Eczema

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