Vulvodynia

Vulvodynia condition is a cause of vulval burning and twinge usually as a consequence of irritation or hypersensitivity of the nerve fibres in the vulval skin. Another instance of nerve-type (neuropathic pain) like vulvodynia is the pain some people experience with an attack of shingles.

Vulvar vestibulitis, a type of vulvodynia refers to pain experienced only when pressure is applied to the vestibule. Vulvodynia, as with most protracted pain conditions, has a abysmal impact on quality of life. It usually starts abruptly and may last for months to years. Though it isn't life-threatening, the pain may make you cut back on some of your normal activities. It can also make you capsize or depressed. It might even cause difficulties in your relationship with your spouse or partner.

Vulvodynia (say: "vul-vo-din-ee-a") is the word for pain in the vulva. The pain is usually pronounced as a burning, stinging, itching, irritating or a raw feeling. The anomalous nerve fibre signals from the skin are felt as a sensation of pain by the woman. Once the rash of shingles has vanished the area of skin where the rash was can be intensely painful and sore despite the skin appearing normal.

Vulvodynia has also sometimes been referred to as pudendal neuralgia. It often affects one's proficiency to engage in activity and can interfere with daily functioning. It can vitiate one's ability to work, engage in physical activity, and participate in a social life. These strictures can negatively affect self-image and may sometimes lead to depression.

Causes of Vulvodynia

The common Causes of Vulvodynia :

• An disservice to, or irritation of, the nerves that innervate the vulva.
• An allergic retroaction to environmental irritants.
• Spasms of the muscles that support the pelvic organs.
• High levels of oxalate crystals in the urine .
• Alocalized hypersensitivity to candida.

Symptoms of Vulvodynia

Some Symptoms of Vulvodynia :

• Itching
• Rawness
• Aching
• Soreness
• Burning
• Throbbing
• Stinging

Treatment of Vulvodynia

• Taking medications such as lidocaine can give temporary relief from the pain.
• Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline can help reduce chronic pain. This form of antidepressant may work good than some of the other types of antidepressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) or sertraline (Zoloft), for this condition. Anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) and gabapentin (Neurontin) also may reduce the pain of vulvodynia. Antihistamines such as hydroxyzine can lessen itching.
• Creams which have estrogen or cortisone can help palliate the pain.
• Bathing the area around your external genitals and buttocks in a saline solution can occassionally help make you feel good, but it also has the potential to peeve your discomfort.
• This therapy can help aggravate pain by teaching you how to control particular body responses. The aim of biofeedback is to help you enter a relaxed condition in order to decrease pain sensation. To cope with vulvodynia, biofeedback can teach you to rest your pelvic muscles, which can occassionally contract in anticipation of pain and actually cause chronic pain itself.

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