Vaginitis
Vaginitis: Introduction
Vaginitis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation to the vagina.
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Causes of Vaginitis:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Vaginitis.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Vaginitis
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Causes of Types of Vaginitis:
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Vaginitis: Symptom Checker
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Vaginitis
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Vaginal Discharge
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Vaginitis: Medical Mistakes
Vaginitis: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Vaginitis
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Causes of Vaginitis listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Vaginitis as a symptom include:
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causes of Vaginitis
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Vaginitis:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Vaginitis 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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medications causing Vaginitis
Article Excerpts about Vaginitis
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina characterized by
discharge, odor, irritation, and/or itching. The cause of vaginitis
may not always be determined adequately solely on the basis of
symptoms or a physical examination. For a correct diagnosis, a
doctor should perform laboratory tests including microscopic
evaluation of vaginal fluid. A variety of effective drugs are
available for treating vaginitis. (Source: excerpt from Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
Vaginal infections are often accompanied by vaginitis, which is an
inflammation of the vagina characterized by discharge, irritation, and/or
itching. The cause of vaginitis cannot be adequately determined solely on
the basis of symptoms or a physical examination. Laboratory tests allowing
microscopic evaluation of vaginal fluid are required for a correct
diagnosis. A variety of effective drugs are available for treating vaginal
infections and accompanying vaginitis. (Source: excerpt from Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC)
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina characterized by
discharge, odor, irritation, and/or itching. The cause of vaginitis
may not always be determined adequately solely on the basis of
symptoms or a physical examination. For a correct diagnosis, a
doctor should perform laboratory tests including microscopic
evaluation of vaginal fluid. A variety of effective drugs are
available for treating vaginitis. (Source: excerpt from Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
Vaginal infections are often accompanied by vaginitis, which is an
inflammation of the vagina characterized by discharge, irritation, and/or
itching. The cause of vaginitis cannot be adequately determined solely on
the basis of symptoms or a physical examination. Laboratory tests allowing
microscopic evaluation of vaginal fluid are required for a correct
diagnosis. A variety of effective drugs are available for treating vaginal
infections and accompanying vaginitis. (Source: excerpt from Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC)
Definitions of Vaginitis:
Vaginitis: , pl. vaginitides Inflammation of the vagina. [vagina + G. -itis, inflammation]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Inflammation of the vagina.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis)
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Inflammation of the vagina characterized by pain and a purulent discharge.
- (Source - CRISP)
Detailed list of causes of Vaginitis
The list below shows some of the causes of Vaginitis mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Vaginitis
How Common are these Causes of Vaginitis?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Vaginitis.
Of the 30
causes of Vaginitis that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 4
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 26
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 30
causes of Vaginitis
Conditions listing symptoms: Vaginitis:
The following list of conditions
have 'Vaginitis' 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.
R
Reiter’s syndrome
... vaginitisT
Trichomoniasis
... vaginitisV
Vaginal candidiasis
... Vaginitis
Conditions listing complications: Vaginitis:
The following list of conditions
have 'Vaginitis' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
C
Candidiasis
... vaginitisR
Reiter’s syndrome
... vaginitisT
Trichomoniasis
... vaginitisV
Vaginal candidiasis
... Vaginitis
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Causes of Vaginitis Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Vaginitis 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?
What are the alternative names for Vaginitis:
Vaginosis, Vulvitis, Vulvovaginitis
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Vaginitis:
Medical Conditions associated with Vaginitis:
Vaginal symptoms (143 causes), Female sexual symptoms (452 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes), Genital symptoms (492 causes)
Symptoms related to Vaginitis:
Vaginal discharge (51 causes), Vaginal itch, Vulvitis, Vulvovaginitis (1 cause), Douche allergies, Detergent allergies, Spermicide allergies, Bacterial vaginosis, Pelvic inflammatory disease (2 causes), Ovary removal surgery, Vaginal hygiene product allergies, Vaginal cancer, Menopause (10 causes)
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