Vaginitis
Definition
An inflammation of the vagina that can result to discharge, itching and pain also caĺled vaginal inflammation
Clinical manifestations
Unusual vaginal discharge
Iching and irritation of vagina
Painfiul urination
Pain during sexual intercourse
Alleviated temperature in genitalia
Pathophysiology
A complex and intricate balance of microorganisms that maintains the vaginal flora
The normal vaginal pH is 3.8 - 4.2
At this pH growth of pathogenic organisms usually inhibited
Disturbance of the normal vaginal pH alter the vaginal flora , leading to overgrowth of pathogens
Factors cause this can include femine hygiene products, contraceptives, vaginal medications ,STD's , stress and sexual intercourse
Nursing care plan
Selfcare deficity
Anxiety
Insufficient knowledge
Dietary needs
Risk of infection
Nursing intervention
Encourage the patient to use protective genital pad and prevent unprotected sex
Encourage fhe the patient to keep the genital area clean and dry , avoid usage of soap .
Administer the medications of antianxiety and analgesia
Hyperthermia
Due to increase blood supply in vagina, temperature increase thus patient encourage to use warm water for genital hygiene
Encourage the patient improved diet rich in proteins and calorie calorie to enhance immunity functioning
Provide the antibiotics for possible invasion of pathogens inside vagina such flagyl (methadazolle)
Monitoring of the number of white blood cells