Burns of the vaginal mucosa: chemical, radiation burns

How often, due to carelessness or lack of competence in a certain matter, good intentions turn into additional problems. It is especially unpleasant when it comes to our health, which we ourselves have undermined. Take, for example, the same douching, which women resort to with or without reason. And the result of incorrect use of a seemingly most useful treatment and preventive method is the development of new pathologies or a vaginal burn, which often happens when using questionable solutions for douching or not observing the temperature regime.

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Epidemiology

Most often, women of reproductive age seek medical help with vaginal burns. Moreover, in large cities this tendency is more developed, which is facilitated by the media, which actively encourage people to take care of their health, and the Internet with its many recipes for this care.

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Causes vaginal burn

The causes of vaginal burns are mainly various manipulations in the area of the internal genital organs. Sometimes the burn is associated with improper performance of various manipulations, in other cases, damage to the vaginal mucosa is a side effect of medical procedures.

When it comes to vaginal burns, there are 3 types of burns that are most often diagnosed:

• ray,
• chemical (due to exposure to aggressive chemicals),
• thermal (under the influence of high temperature).

The cause of radiation burns is the aggressive impact of radioactive rays on the vaginal mucosa, which occurs during radiation therapy used to treat malignant neoplasms on the internal genital organs.

Frequent causes of chemical burns are douching with too concentrated medicinal compositions containing acids and alkalis (potassium permanganate, soda, hydrogen peroxide, etc.) or questionable solutions that are not intended for the above procedure (on the advice of "qualified" girlfriends or neighbors). A chemical burn of the vagina can also be caused by careless handling of caustic solutions during medical treatment of wounds in the area of the internal genital organs.

Thermal burns of the vagina occur if a fairly hot solution is used for douching. The vaginal mucosa is very delicate and does not tolerate high temperatures well.

Oddly enough, a thermal burn of the vaginal mucosa can also be obtained in SPA salons by ordering a procedure for treating the vagina and genitals with herbal vapors. By the way, a similar procedure is also found in collections of folk recipes for treating diseases of the reproductive organs. Carrying out such manipulations at home without taking measures to prevent burns is considered one of the risk factors for getting a burn of the mucosa along with careless medical manipulations.

In fact, a thermal or chemical burn of the mucous membrane (depending on the methods used) is also considered a necessary procedure in many cases for cauterizing erosions on the internal genital organs. As in the case of radiation therapy, a vaginal burn in this case is more likely a side effect of the procedures than a consequence of insufficient qualifications or carelessness of the doctor.

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Pathogenesis

The pathogenesis of vaginal mucosal burns is that under the influence of unfavorable factors (high temperatures, caustic substances, radiation) the functioning of skin cells is disrupted, up to their complete destruction. The degree of the burn depends on several factors:

• in case of a thermal burn: from the temperature of the liquid or steam and the duration of their exposure
• in case of a chemical burn: the nature of the chemical substance (its damaging power), the volume and concentration of the substance, the duration of exposure, the degree of penetration into the tissue, the mechanism of action
• in case of radiation burn: from the radiation dose and the duration of its effect on the mucous membrane.

There are 3 stages (phases) of burn process development:

• Stage 1 – the inflammation phase, during which changes occur in the body aimed at combating the inflammatory reaction and cleansing the wound of “burnt” (necrotic) cells:

• primary disruption of cell function (alteration) and the development of edema as a result of the release of protein-rich fluids from the vessels into the body tissues (exudation) during the first 5 days,
• secondary alteration and exudation (from 5 to 10 days).

• Stage 2 – the regeneration phase, which lasts until the wound is completely filled with granulation (inferior) skin:

• cleansing the wound from dead cells (10-17 days),
• formation of granulations (starting from 15 to 21 days).

• Stage 3 – the phase of scarring and wound epithelialization.

The first phase plays a major role in the pathogenesis of vaginal burns - the inflammatory reaction to damage to the cells of the mucous membrane. It all begins with the reaction of the vessels, which first narrow significantly, and then, on the contrary, expand. As a result, the permeability of the vessels increases, which in turn promotes the rapid penetration of proteins and other particles contained in the liquid part of the blood into the wound, causing tissue edema. The mediators of this condition are active particles of histamine, serotonin, oxygen radicals, etc.

The cellular reaction consists of the above-mentioned mediators responsible for the correction of vascular permeability, cell migration and the body's defense reactions (specific and non-specific immune response) releasing platelets, monocytes and neutrophils that are directed to the affected area and accumulate in it. The central role in the further development of the burn reaction is given to monocytes.

The mechanisms of action of aggressive substances in chemical burns of the vagina can differ significantly. Some substances cause tissue oxidation ("potassium permanganate"), others cause dehydration (typical of many acids), and others cause tissue corrosion or inflammation with the formation of blisters (typical of alkalis). At the same time, burns caused by acids are considered lighter (superficial) than those provoked by alkalis (deep burns), which are characterized by a longer effect in various layers of the skin and mucous membrane.

Alkaline burns often damage not only the superficial layers of the mucous membrane and nerve endings, but also blood vessels and nerve cells in deeper tissues, which leads to their degeneration. Any chemical burns lead to disruption of blood circulation, innervation and tissue trophism, but alkaline burns are more difficult and take longer to treat than acid burns, and their consequences are more unpleasant.

Most often, chemical burns with acids occur with the formation of a dry scab (the color depends on the chemical that caused the burn), and when exposed to alkalis, a wet scab resembling jelly is observed, which after a while (if there is no suppuration) becomes dry.

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Symptoms vaginal burn

Symptoms of a vaginal burn will depend on the degree of tissue damage. In the classification of burns, it is customary to consider 4 degrees of spread of the burn process:

• 1st degree – superficial burns that affect only the upper layer of the mucous membrane, causing slight pain (burning), itching and redness.
• 2nd degree – shallow burns, in which blisters filled with liquid (often mixed with blood) form on the surface of the skin. The pain is significant.
• 3rd degree – fairly deep burns reaching the fatty layer. The pain is severe, but passes over time, the sensitivity of the affected area is noticeably reduced due to the development of tissue necrosis (wet or dry), and blisters with liquid may appear. The surface is bright red with dark areas of dead tissue. A feeling of constriction on the surface of the mucous membrane may appear. Discharge mixed with blood and pus.
• 4th degree – deep burns with damage to all layers of skin and tissues underneath. Shock condition with damage to other organs and body functions, accompanied by unbearable pain and requiring urgent hospitalization. Characterized by necrosis of deep layers of mucous membrane and underlying tissues, right down to the bones. Bloody discharge is possible

Pain from a vaginal burn is the first and main sign indicating that there is damage to the tissues of the internal genital organs. And if the pain is accompanied by incomprehensible whitish, grayish, yellowish or greenish dense discharge accompanying the cleansing of the burn wound, this is a reason to contact a doctor for help and advice as soon as possible.

The thing is that with thermal burns everything becomes clear from the first minute. Their symptoms are immediately obvious. But chemical and radiation burns are a time bomb that can manifest itself after some time and continue to act even after contact with chemicals or exposure to radioactive rays. As for the consequences of such burns, they will depend on the timeliness and effectiveness of first aid and subsequent treatment.

Chemical burns of the vagina

In principle, the vagina is located in such a way that accidental contact of chemicals with its mucous membrane is simply excluded. They are supplied there by the woman herself, practicing home douching, or during medical procedures in a medical institution.

If we leave aside the irresponsible attitude of some doctors to their work, a chemical burn of the vagina in the hospital can be obtained during the procedure of chemical coagulation (cauterization) of cervical erosion. For cauterization, special preparations "Solkovagin" and "Vagotyl" are used, which cause tissue necrosis in the area of erosion. Getting these chemicals on the vaginal mucosa is fraught with quite severe tissue damage in this area.

But most often women get vaginal burns from chemicals at home, during douching and some medical procedures. Take, for example, a popular antiseptic - potassium permanganate. Its solution is commonly called "manganese".

And no matter how much doctors say that only a soft pink solution with a concentration not exceeding 0.1% is suitable for douching, many women still believe that if the composition is made more saturated, the effect will be better. But they do not think that along with pathogenic microorganisms, the beneficial microflora of the vagina and its mucous membrane will also die, because a strong solution of "potassium permanganate", depending on the concentration, can cause a vaginal burn of varying severity.

A burn from hydrogen peroxide, which is also used for douching for bacterial and fungal infections of the genital tract, may not be as severe as a burn of the vagina from potassium permanganate, but in this case the woman is guaranteed to experience itching, soreness and dryness of the mucous membrane.

Douching with hydrogen peroxide involves using a 3% aqueous solution of the preparation, with the optimal ratio of water to hydrogen peroxide being 3:1. The concentration can be made a little less, but not more, otherwise you can easily get a burn of the vaginal mucosa with hydrogen peroxide.

A vaginal alcohol burn can be caused either by using alcohol infusions for douching (accidentally or for a specific purpose) or by medical manipulations performed with insufficient care. Usually, these burns are not severe, the pain goes away fairly quickly if the vagina is washed with clean, slightly warm water.

The benefits of soda for the health of a woman's reproductive system are invaluable. Even doctors recommend douching with soda for many gynecological diseases. But again, this refers to an aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate alkali, as baking soda is called in chemistry.

The concentration of douching solutions used to relieve the symptoms of thrush and reduce vaginal acidity (increases the likelihood of conception) should not be more than 1 teaspoon per half a liter of water (optimally 1 teaspoon of soda per liter of water). Otherwise, there is a high probability of getting a vaginal soda burn.

But the thing is that soda powder (as well as potassium permanganate crystals) is insidious in that it does not dissolve immediately even in warm water. If a tiny undissolved crystal gets on the delicate vaginal mucosa, it can easily cause a burn, even if you adhered to the therapeutic concentration. Moreover, the burn can be quite deep, which is typical of alkalis. So, when preparing soda or potassium permanganate solutions for douching, you must carefully monitor that all the crystals are completely dissolved.

The use of some vaginal tablets and suppositories may be accompanied by symptoms characteristic of a mucosal burn (itching and burning in the vagina, swelling and redness of the mucosa, large amounts of discharge). For example, the symptoms of a vaginal mucosal burn are described in the side effects possible when using Vaginorm suppositories. Perhaps, the individual hypersensitivity of the mucosa is to blame if the use of a common drug causes a small burn on it.

Sometimes in role-playing games, to increase sexual arousal, they use substances that can irritate and burn the vaginal mucosa, as, for example, in the case of hot pepper. So, before practicing violence against your body, you need to think a thousand times about the consequences of such "pleasure".

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Complications and consequences

Minor burns of the vaginal mucosa, as a rule, do not pose a threat. However, discomfort for a woman is guaranteed for some time, because burns even on open areas of the skin are painful and take a long time to heal, and what can we say about the vagina, where there is high humidity, and access from the outside for medical procedures is limited.

Consequences of burns of varying degrees can include constant itching and dryness of the vaginal mucosa. Not only does the itching not allow you to forget about it for a minute, but also the dryness of the vagina reminds you of itself during every sexual act. Due to insufficient lubrication and increased friction, a woman experiences pain during sexual contact, which is fraught with problems in sexual life and conflicts in the family.

In deep burns, when tissue necrosis is evident, poisoning of the body with toxic substances is observed as a complication of the burn process. In addition, deep, slow-healing wounds, being sources of bacterial infection themselves, can receive additional infection from the outside. And any infection that gets inside a woman's reproductive system is fraught with the appearance of many gynecological problems, including infertility.

Burns of the 4th degree of severity (fortunately they are not so common), when not only the vaginal mucosa is affected, but also the tissues down to the bone, with a high probability can end in the death of the patient. And it will be very painful and offensive if banal carelessness and irresponsible attitude to women's health lead to such consequences.

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Diagnostics vaginal burn

Various methods of differential diagnostics of burns are aimed not only at establishing the fact of the event, but also at determining the degree of damage to the mucous membrane. In this case, treatment will depend not only on the severity of the burn, but also on the characteristics of the substance that caused the burn. It is especially important to consider this point in chemical burns of the vagina, when the main first aid measure is to neutralize the source causing necrotic damage to the mucous membrane.

The main method of diagnosing a vaginal burn was and remains examining the patient on a chair using mirrors. True, this method does not provide complete information about the nature of the burn. But the doctor can easily obtain the missing information from the patient herself as a result of an oral survey: when the symptoms of the burn appeared, what preceded their appearance, what manipulations in the area of the internal genital organs were carried out and with the use of what chemicals.

If the irritant is unknown, and everything points to a chemical burn of the vagina, additional studies may be required. They will be aimed at identifying the substance that caused the burn, so that it can be effectively neutralized later, preventing complications of the situation. This may include a vaginal smear test or a blood test for antibodies.

In principle, blood and urine tests for vaginal burns are mandatory. They provide the doctor with information not only about the patient's condition, but also about his or her overall health. After all, some burn symptoms, such as redness and swelling of the mucous membrane, itching, burning, etc., may indicate other diseases, most often fungal in nature. In order to understand what caused such symptoms, vaginal smears are also taken for microflora.

Instrumental diagnostic methods are rarely used for vaginal burns. They are mainly used if there are deep burns of the mucous membrane. The depth and degree of tissue damage can be determined using X-rays and ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs. By the way, the most informative method when it comes to female internal genital organs is vaginal ultrasound, which allows you to see and evaluate the problem from the inside.

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Treatment vaginal burn

Treatment of a vaginal burn, as well as any other burns, should ideally begin immediately after the event that caused such a reaction. But, unfortunately, this is not always possible, because usually only a thermal burn makes itself known immediately after manipulation with hot liquids or an instrument. And chemical and radiation burns can be asymptomatic for some time, although it is at this stage of "delay" that their treatment would be most effective.

In case of thermal burns of the vagina, and these are most often light burns, rarely reaching the 2nd degree of severity, the first thing to do is to take measures to relieve the inflammation that has arisen as a result of the traumatic effect of high temperatures on the mucous membrane. In case of radiation burns, which are somewhat reminiscent of sunburns and make themselves known by vaginal dryness and itching after some time, creams and ointments are indicated that reduce these manifestations of the inflammatory process.

But you will have to worry about chemical burns. Having identified the reagent that caused the vaginal burn, you should immediately try to neutralize its effect, based on the fact that acids are neutralized with alkalis (a weak solution of soda) and vice versa, alkalis can be neutralized with a weak solution of citric or acetic acid.

In case of alkali burn, after washing with water, as an option, the vaginal mucosa can be lubricated with vegetable oil. In the case of "potassium permanganate", douching with a weak 1% solution of "ascorbic acid" will be useful.

In case of alcohol burns, as well as burns from any chemical substances, the first step is to douche with clean water for at least 10 minutes.

Medication for vaginal burns

In the treatment of minor burns, medications are used that are aimed at relieving inflammation and pain, as well as preventing pathogenic bacteria from entering the fresh wound. Treatment is usually carried out at home as prescribed by a doctor.

In case of severe vaginal burns (3rd and 4th degree) with formation of necrotic areas serving as a source of toxic substances, treatment in a hospital setting is required using medications (for internal and external use) with a pronounced antibacterial effect, antitoxic agents, drugs stimulating regenerative processes in vaginal tissues. In general, treatment of deep vaginal burns is carried out according to the same principle as treatment of skin burns, but in this case, medicinal dressings are replaced by tampons and vaginal suppositories of the corresponding action.

When it comes to vaginal burns after radiation therapy, when treating this mucosal injury, all efforts should be directed at relieving inflammation and stimulating regenerative processes with the help of vitamin preparations.

As a local remedy to reduce the manifestations of the inflammatory process, drugs with methyluracil are most often used in the form of suppositories or, in extreme cases, ointments.

Methyluracil suppositories prevent protein breakdown and muscle destruction, stimulate the synthesis of new cells and the regeneration of damaged vaginal mucosa, and promote the production of substances responsible for the balance of red and white blood cells. In principle, all of the above indicates a good anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect of the drug.

Method of administration and dosage. Doctors recommend using suppositories 2 times a day: in the morning and in the evening (preferably before bedtime) 1 suppository at a time. But according to indications, the number of suppositories per day can be increased to 8 pieces. The therapeutic course is usually about 2 weeks.

The suppositories should be inserted into a clean vagina. Douching is best for cleaning it. Warm clean water or chamomile decoction serve as douching solutions. It is advisable to insert suppositories into the vagina while lying down with slightly bent knees. To facilitate and speed up this process, you need to relax as much as possible (the suppositories melt quickly upon contact with your hands).

The use of Methyluracil in the form of suppositories usually occurs without any particular problems. Side effects of the drug sometimes include slight burning and itching at the injection site (short-term or long-term), dizziness or allergic reactions on the skin. Some drowsiness may also be observed, which is associated with the sedative effect of the drug.

If an allergic reaction to any of the components of the drug is observed, treatment should be stopped and the drug replaced with another. Contraindications to the use of suppositories may also include such pathologies as acute or chronic forms of leukemia, malignant neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract and pelvic organs, as well as excessive granulation in a burn wound.

Supportive therapy aimed at tissue regeneration consists of taking vitamins. For example, the drug "Vetoron", which contains beta-carotene, the effect of which is similar to vitamin A, vitamins C and E, which promote tissue regeneration after a vaginal burn.

The drug is prescribed in a therapeutic dosage of 8-12 drops, which must be diluted in a small amount of liquid. The medicine must be taken once a day, preferably during or immediately after breakfast. The course of treatment can range from 2 weeks to 1 month.

Vitamin preparations have virtually no contraindications, except for increased sensitivity to individual components and hypervitaminosis A. And their use is not rich in side effects: allergic reactions may develop due to hypersensitivity.

As an additional external vitamin remedy, you can use "Karotolin" in the form of an oil solution, which is used to lubricate the vagina with a cotton swab, used 2 times a day for 2 weeks. An oil solution of vitamin A, which ensures epithelialization, is also suitable for this purpose.

To stop the inflammatory process in chemical and thermal burns, antihistamines are used, such as "Suprastin", "Tavegil" or the inexpensive popular "Diazolin". They should be taken for 3 days in a row, 1 tablet every 8 hours.

To protect a burn wound from infection, you can use various hypoallergenic oil solutions, fatty creams and ointments that are applied to the wound in the vagina. According to doctors, suppositories with synthomycin are the best in this regard.

Syntomycin suppositories are an antibiotic of the levomycetin series (the active substance is chloramphenicol). They have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action, and relieve pain.

The drug is used 1 suppository per day (in some cases the dosage can be increased to 4 per day at the discretion of the doctor). It is best to do this before going to bed in a lying position.

It is not recommended to use the drug in case of hypersensitivity to its components, renal or hepatic insufficiency, acute porphyria, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.

It can only be used by those who have reached puberty. If you are pregnant, it is better to consult a doctor.

When using suppositories, the following may be observed: irritation of the vaginal mucosa, disorders in the hematopoietic system (thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, aplastic anemia, etc.). Sometimes there are negative reactions from the gastrointestinal tract (most often nausea and vomiting) and skin manifestations of an allergic reaction.

To treat a vaginal burn, you can use a special cream for treating burns of mucous membranes, which has all the necessary effects in this case: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic and antipruritic. The cream is indicated for the treatment of various types of burns.

It is advisable to apply the cream to a dry surface, so the burn wound in the vagina should be blotted with a sterile gauze pad. The ointment is applied to the burn wound without rubbing. It has the property of being quickly absorbed. It is recommended to make 3-5 applications at a time with an interval of 5 minutes. It is recommended to lubricate the wound from 2 to 5 times a day, depending on the severity of the injury and its condition.

The use of the ointment may be accompanied by a slight burning and tingling sensation, which quickly passes.

To treat burn wounds in the vagina, you can use the ointments "Panthenol", "Dexpanthenol", "Levomekol".

Physiotherapy treatment

In case of minor vaginal burns, physiotherapy procedures are not very popular, except for efektrophoresis with novocaine to relieve severe pain, if any. Usually, the matter is treated with drug therapy, therapeutic douching with solutions with anti-inflammatory action, and limiting sexual contacts during treatment.

Paraffin therapy is popular in the treatment of severe vaginal burns. For therapeutic effect, the paraffin-oil mixture of S.S. Lepsky is used. Paraffin tampons give a good effect in the treatment of burn wounds of the internal genital organs. In a hospital setting, paraffin heated to a temperature of 60 degrees and a gauze ball are inserted into the vagina. The paraffin is left in the vagina for 2-3 hours, after which the tampon is easily removed when the patient strains.

For the same purpose, you can use paraffin-soaked cotton swabs of a loose structure, which are tied with gauze tape. After inserting the swab, the woman is put to bed and warmly covered. The procedure is carried out for the appointed time, which can be from 20 minutes to 1 hour.

It is recommended to carry out such procedures every day, sometimes every 2 days. The course of treatment includes 10 to 12 procedures.

Traditional treatment for vaginal burns

Fans of traditional medicine recommend using some improvised means and medicinal herbs to treat vaginal burns.

In case of a chemical burn of the vagina, especially if the irritant is acid, douching with a weak soda solution (1 teaspoon of alkali per 1 liter of water) is useful. Such douching will not only neutralize the effect of the acid, but will also relieve inflammation at the site of the burn. And a bacterial infection will not be well off.

For any type of burn, it is useful to use this recipe, which will help the burn wound heal faster. Wash and treat the carrots with boiling water and grate them on a fine grater. Add sterilized vegetable oil to the chopped carrots and leave the mixture for half an hour in a cool place (preferably in the refrigerator). Strain.

Use the sun-colored vitamin oil mixture to treat a burn wound. And eat the remaining carrot pulp with oil 3 times a day to saturate the body with carotene, which is involved in the synthesis of vitamin A.

As a first aid for vaginal burns, it is good to use an infusion of blueberry leaves. Pour a glass of boiling water over a teaspoon of dry or fresh leaves and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Strain and use warm to treat burn wounds and douches as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent.

The most popular recipe for a douching composition is considered to be an infusion or decoction of chamomile, which is supplemented with calendula flowers to enhance the antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect (2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers and 1 tablespoon of calendula flowers per 1 liter of water).

This is not the end of the treatment of vaginal burns with herbs. For lotions and as a composition for douching, use linden blossom in the form of a decoction or infusion, an infusion of flowers and leaves of white deadnettle, sweet clover, centaury umbrella and other medicinal herbs that have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and wound-healing effects.

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Homeopathy for Vaginal Burns

In homeopathy, it is believed that for various burns, which are necessarily accompanied by fear or even shock, first aid measures should be drugs that normalize the patient's mental state. The best choice in this situation, as well as in many others, is the drug Aconite. Immediately give one dose of the drug, which is used in 3 dilutions. If a person also has a fever, then Aconite is supplemented with Arnica, which is taken 5 grains every 1-2 hours or when the pain intensifies.

The choice of drugs for further treatment is carried out taking into account the severity and depth of the burn. To relieve pain of a superficial burn and to heal it quickly, you can use a lotion from Picricum acidum. Dissolve 40 g of an alcohol solution of Picricum acidum in 800 ml of water. Carefully treat the burn wound with the lotion.

Vaginal burns of the 1st and 2nd degree (shallow burns) heal much faster if you take the drug Urtica urens in 6, 12 and 30 potencies, made from nettle, externally (in the form of tampons) and internally (it works on the principle of fighting fire with fire).

Although the above-described drug has good results in the treatment of more complex forms of burns, for burns of the 3rd and even 4th degree, it is worth giving preference to the homeopathic remedy Cantharis in 6, 12 or 30 potency. It is given 5 grains every 30 minutes (or at least once an hour) to relieve inflammation and severe pain from burns.

Cantharis is considered the main drug in the treatment of any burns, but the best results are obtained in the treatment of thermal burns. Oral administration of the drug can be combined with external treatment. We take Calendula lotion as a basis, since the ointment, which is recommended to be applied to the edges of the burn wound, is inconvenient to use when treating a vaginal burn.

It is easy to prepare the above lotion. You need to take a glass of water and dissolve ½ teaspoon of calendula tincture in it. Add 5-8 Cantharis grains (or Urtica urens) to the lotion and wait until they are completely dissolved. Local application of the lotion in the form of tampons and irrigation will help to avoid wound suppuration and will stimulate the rapid formation of granulation tissue on the wound.

Calendula can be taken in the form of pills and internally, alternating between Cantharis and Calendula.

To quickly relieve pain from vaginal burns, you can use the homeopathic preparation Causticum internally, while simultaneously irrigating the vagina with a solution of Hypericum based on St. John's wort.

These are the main drugs used in homeopathy to treat burns. Their use can be combined with traditional treatment both at home and in hospital. The only requirement is a prescription from a homeopathic doctor, who will prescribe effective doses of drugs taking into account existing contraindications (most often hypersensitivity to the components) and will notify about rare side effects of homeopathic remedies.

Prevention

As for preventive measures to prevent vaginal burns, everything is more or less clear. To avoid burns, you can follow the temperature regime of liquids and steam used to treat the vagina. The vaginal mucosa is very delicate and sensitive to heat, so when performing various manipulations, you should try to avoid high temperatures. Douching solutions should be warm, not hot.

Avoiding chemical burns will help to observe the necessary medicinal proportions when preparing solutions for douching. It is a mistake to think that the higher the concentration, the better the effect. Rather, the closer and stronger the burn of the mucous membrane. When making solutions based on bulk materials, you need to ensure that all the grains are dissolved, otherwise they can provoke a chemical burn of the mucous membrane, which the woman may not even suspect at first.

Preventing complications in the form of mucosal burns during radiation therapy is not easy. But if you lubricate the vaginal mucosa with special compounds (sea buckthorn oil, aloe liniment, Shostakovsky balm, etc.) immediately after the procedure, you can avoid atrophic changes in the mucosa and the unpleasant consequences associated with them.

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Forecast

The prognosis for a vaginal burn depends on the degree of damage to the mucous membrane and how effective the treatment was. In the case of chemical burns, the timeliness of assistance also plays an important role, since the depth of such a burn often depends not only on the substance itself that caused damage to the mucous membrane, but also on the time of its exposure. In the case of deep burns (4th degree), the prognosis is often unfavorable.

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