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Vulvitis

Vulvitis: Introduction

Vulvitis: Any inflammation which occurs to the vulva. See free access online books about Vulvitis below. See detailed information below for a list of 43 causes of Vulvitis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Vulvitis:

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

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Causes of Types of Vulvitis:

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Vulvitis: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Vulvitis, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Vulvitis Treatments

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Vulvitis

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Diagnostic Guides for Vulvitis

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

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

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

Vulvitis: Medical Mistakes

Vulvitis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Hospitals & Clinics: Vulvitis

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Vulvitis: Related Rare Diseases

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Home Diagnostic Testing and Vulvitis

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Causes of Vulvitis listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Vulvitis as a symptom include:

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- (Source - Diseases Database)

Definitions of Vulvitis:

Vulvitis: Inflammation of the vulva. [vulva + 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 vulva
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Vulvitis

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

See full list of 43 causes of Vulvitis

How Common are these Causes of Vulvitis?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Vulvitis. Of the 43 causes of Vulvitis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 4 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 5 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 39 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 43 causes of Vulvitis

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Causes of Vulvitis Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Vulvitis 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 Vulvitis:

    Vulvovaginitis, Vaginitis, Vaginosis
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Vulvitis:

    Medical Conditions associated with Vulvitis:

    Vulva itch (7 causes), Vulva symptoms (20 causes), Female sexual symptoms (452 causes), Itching skin (1268 causes), Genital itching (18 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes), Genital symptoms (492 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes)

    Symptoms related to Vulvitis:

    Vulval itch (7 causes), Vaginitis (3 causes), Vaginal itch, Vaginal infection, Pubic hair symptoms, Vulva symptoms (20 causes), Chemical injury to the vulval skin, Atrophic vulvitis, Vulva chafing from tight clothing, Toilet paper dye allergy, Genital herpes, Low estrogen levels, Chafing from sanitary pads, Eczema (205 causes), Tight trousers or slacks

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