Among female diseases, vaginitis is one of the most common. It does not pose a particular danger to the female body, the only inconvenience is that the symptoms of vaginitis are very similar to the symptoms of other, more serious diseases.
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal mucosa .
Symptoms of vaginitis:
1. Abundant discharge.
2. Feeling of heat, fever is possible.
3. Irritation of the mucosa, sometimes a slight swelling.
All these symptoms of vaginitis cause certain troubles, but you should not be scared. However, consult a doctor as soon as possible. And the point is not only that treatment should be started immediately (although this is also important). But another thing is much more important: the symptoms of vaginitis are very similar to the symptoms of other diseases, for example, chlamydia, trichomoniasis. But they already carry a rather serious threat.
Types of disease
The nature of the course and prescription of the disease distinguish the following types of vaginitis:
- Acute (symptoms of vaginitis of this kind are manifested, as a rule, in whites, which are watery or purulent, as well as burning and a feeling of heaviness).
- Subacute (occurs on the eve of acute, as a signal to do prevention).
- Chronic (a distinctive feature is the recurrent nature of the disease).
But besides vaginitis, vaginosis also occurs. Do not confuse these two diseases. Vaginosis is a violation of the vaginal flora.
Causes of Bacterial Vaginosis
The causative agent of the disease are ordinary bacteria. They constantly live in the vagina, but in a healthy woman their number is insignificant and mainly lactic acid bacteria predominate . However, under the influence of circumstances, microbes can begin to divide intensively. Such reproduction can occur during pregnancy, ovarian hypofunction, or poor hygiene.
Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis:
1. Burning sensation in the perineum.
2. Thick
white color.3. Discomfort during urination.
4.
Heaviness in the lower abdomen.Treatment of vaginitis and vaginosis
Treatment can be local and general, depending on which bacteria served as the causative agent of vaginitis. Sometimes parallel treatment and a sexual partner are required. A prerequisite for effectiveness is the rejection of sex for the entire course of treatment.
If the symptoms of vaginitis are expressed by purulent discharge, douching with antiseptics is recommended, after the disappearance of the discharge for douching, you can use agents that have astringent properties. At the same time, drugs are used that contribute to the overall strengthening of the body. Local use of antibiotics in the form of ointment is also used.
Features of the treatment of vaginitis during pregnancy
Pregnancy in itself can provoke vaginitis. There are two features here. On the one hand, it is necessary to cure the expectant mother to the end, so as not to infect during childbirth. On the other hand, the “interesting” position of a woman imposes certain restrictions. Therefore, individual methods of treatment are necessarily selected, the dosage is reduced.
Complete and timely treatment of the disease is the key to health in the future!