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Vaginal itching: Contents

Vaginal itching: Introduction

True vaginal itching affecting the internal vagina needs to be distinguished from vulval itch, which is the itching of the external vulva or external public region. However, the distinction is sometimes not clear. Vaginal itching is a common symptom that needs prompt professional medical diagnosis.

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Causes of Vaginal itching:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Vaginal itching. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Vaginal itching:

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Vaginal itching: Symptom Checker

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Vaginal itching

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Diagnostic Guides for Vaginal itching

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Vaginal itching from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Vaginal itching. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Vaginal itching

Medical Books Excerpts

VAGINAL DISCHARGE

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

PRURITUS ANI

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

PRURITUS, GENERALIZED

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

PRURITUS, VULVAE

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Pruritus

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

PRURITUS

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

VAGINAL DISCHARGE

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Pruritus

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Vaginal discharge

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Pruritus

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Pruritus ani

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Pruritus

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Vaginal discharge

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Pruritus

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Pruritus

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Vaginal discharge

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Vaginal Discharge

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

Pruritus

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Vaginal discharge

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

PRURITUS

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

VAGINAL DISCHARGE

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Vaginal itching: Medical Mistakes

Vaginal itching: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Vaginal itching: Related Rare Diseases

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Medications or substances causing Vaginal itching:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Vaginal itching as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Organs affected by Vaginal itching:

The list of organs typically affected by Vaginal itching may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Vaginal itching

The list below shows some of the causes of Vaginal itching mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 23 causes of Vaginal itching

How Common are these Causes of Vaginal itching?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Vaginal itching. Of the 23 causes of Vaginal itching that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 3 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 19 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 23 causes of Vaginal itching

Conditions listing symptoms: Vaginal itching:

The following list of conditions have 'Vaginal itching' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

B

  • Bacterial vaginosis ... vaginal itching

    F

  • Female genital disorders ... Vaginal itching

    G

  • Genital herpes ... vaginal itching

    M

  • Menopause ... vaginal irritation

    P

  • Pinworm ... vagina itching

    S

  • Semen allergy ... vaginal itching

    T

  • Torulopsis ... vaginal itching
  • Trichomoniasis ... vaginal itching, vaginal irritation

    V

  • Vaginal candidiasis ... Vaginal itching, Vaginal irritation
  • Vaginitis ... vaginal itching, vaginal irritation

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    • Causes of Vaginal itching Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Vaginal itching based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Classifications of Vaginal itching:

    Subtypes of Vaginal itching:

    Vaginal irritation (4 causes)

    Medical Conditions associated with Vaginal itching:

    Genital itching (18 causes), Vaginal symptoms (142 causes), Itching skin (1247 causes), Female sexual symptoms (438 causes), Genital symptoms (468 causes), Skin symptoms (3491 causes), Skin problems (3250 causes), Sexual symptoms (1531 causes)

    Symptoms related to Vaginal itching:

    Vulval itch (7 causes), Itch (1247 causes), Vaginal discharge (51 causes), Vaginal pain (44 causes), Vaginal symptoms (142 causes)

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