Aust Prescr
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Following surgery there is often a need for ongoing pain management after the patient is discharged from hospital. This can be made easier if the patient has an appropriate discussion before leaving hospital about what pain they can expect, and they are given a management plan Paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are suitable for most patients. ⋯ Like opioids, they have a risk of misuse The surgeon should be consulted if the patient develops new pain or the postoperative pain becomes more severe Most postsurgical pain will resolve within three months. If not, it is deemed persistent pain that may warrant specialist assessment
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Vulvovaginitis is a commonly encountered problem in general practice. It usually presents with irritation and vaginal discharge A thorough examination is essential in order not to miss the less common causes. ⋯ Antifungals and antibiotics are therefore used in management Not all causes are infective. Several skin disorders can affect the vulva Ongoing or recurrent symptoms require careful evaluation and further investigation
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.18773/austprescr.2020.052.].