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** Wash girls thoroughly but gently after playing in sand and be wary of extended play in wet swimsuits, all of which can lead to irritation and redness of the vulva ([[vulvitis]]). | ** Wash girls thoroughly but gently after playing in sand and be wary of extended play in wet swimsuits, all of which can lead to irritation and redness of the vulva ([[vulvitis]]). | ||
===STD-Induced Dysuria=== | ===STD-Induced Dysuria=== | ||
To help prevent dysuria caused by [[sexually transmitted diseases]] | To help prevent dysuria caused by [[sexually transmitted diseases]]: | ||
* Avoid sex or have a sexual relationship with one uninfected person | * Avoid sex or have a sexual relationship with one uninfected person | ||
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Dysuria Microchapters |
Primary Prevention
Bladder Bacteria
To flush out bacteria from the bladder, you should take the following precautions:
- Drink several glasses of water each day.
- Women should wipe from front to back after having a bowel movement.
- Women should urinate after sexual intercourse.
Irritation Dysuria
To prevent dysuria caused by irritation:
- Women
- should keep the genital area clean and dry
- change tampons and sanitary napkins frequently
- avoid using irritating soaps, vaginal sprays and douches.
- Female children
- Should limit bubble baths
- Wash girls thoroughly but gently after playing in sand and be wary of extended play in wet swimsuits, all of which can lead to irritation and redness of the vulva (vulvitis).
STD-Induced Dysuria
To help prevent dysuria caused by sexually transmitted diseases:
- Avoid sex or have a sexual relationship with one uninfected person
- If you have more than one sex partner or if you think your partner could be infected, use latex condoms during sexual activity.