ICD 10 FOR Acute vaginitis [N76.0]
Acute vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. It usually
results from an infection. The Acute vaginitis patient has a discharge, itching
and possibly pain. Some of the vaginitis are:
1. Bacterial vaginosis,
2. Yeast infections and,
3. Trichomoniasis.
Patients are treated based on the type of vaginitis they have.
Symptoms:
- Irritation in the genital area
- Painful urination
- Light vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Discharge may be white, grey, watery or foamy
- Painful sexual intercourse
- Foul or fishy vaginal odor
Prevention:
- Having good overall hygiene
- Avoid irritants
- Wearing loose fitting clothes
- Wearing cotton inner wear
- Using mild soaps without scents or irritants
- Practicing sex with condom
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