Chlamydia is a serious and common disease of an infectious nature. They are ill at different ages, but most of all it affects young people. And this is logical, because the main method of transmission of the disease is sexual contact.
This disease is especially dangerous for the fairer sex. Many people do not know that he is sick, because the disease often goes asymptomatic. There are no clear statistics on the incidence of chlamydia. However, the disease is much more common in comparison with other sexually transmitted diseases.
In the article, we consider the symptoms of discharge with chlamydia in women. Photos we can not provide for aesthetic reasons.
So, the discharge can be completely different colors - from transparent to yellow-green. It all depends on the time of infection and the severity of the pathology.
Causes of discharge
With chlamydia, the main cause of secretions are cells infected with the microorganism Chlamydia. They, when dying, together with the products of the functioning of chlamydia and intercellular fluid, form a mucous membrane emanating from the urethra.
In humans, bacteria go this way:
- getting on the mucous membrane of the body - infection and rooting in the cells;
- multiplication inside the cells, which leads to rupture of the membranes of the affected cells and their death;
- inflammation of the mucosa - after release from dead cells, chlamydia "attack" healthy cells, which leads to infection.
The question of which discharge with chlamydia worries many women. In a healthy woman, the discharge has a yellow-white tint and practically does not have a smell, sometimes it can be sour, with chlamydia they become:
- sticky and watery;
- colorless, sometimes white;
- not abundant, stick to the wall of the cervix and only a doctor can detect them;
- bloody and brown, can occur with complications due to neglect of the disease.
You also need to consider that:
- the secret does not acquire a characteristic smell;
- impurities with pus - the first signal about the occurrence of complications.
Symptoms of Chlamydia
The symptomatology of the infection is, unfortunately, not pronounced, in 45-65% of those infected, the disease develops without any obvious symptoms, which greatly complicates the diagnosis process. It should be noted that the symptoms of chlamydia begin to appear after an incubation period that lasts from 2 to 3 weeks.
The main symptoms that can signal the development of chlamydia are:
- sore urination;
- mild pain in the lower abdomen;
- itching and burning sensation in the genital area;
- discharge from the urethra (in men) and the vagina (in women). At the same time, the discharge in men is rather scarce, have a transparent color. In women, vaginal discharge on the contrary, either mucous or mucopurulent with a yellowish tinge, is characterized by an unpleasant odor;
- weakness and a slight increase in body temperature to 37 degrees (this temperature is characteristic of the inflammatory process).
It must also be said that the above symptoms of infection disappear by itself after two to three weeks, even without adequate treatment. However, the disease itself does not go away, but becomes chronic, and immunity to re-infection is not developed.
Chlamydia drug treatment
Chlamydia is an infectious disease that occurs as a result of the defeat of the microorganism chlamydia. This disease can be transmitted sexually, and it is extremely contagious and difficult to treat.
Drug treatment of chlamydia should be selected only after diagnosis, taking into account the symptoms of the disease and the complexity of developing inflammation. The results of immunograms, general tests and some additional studies are also taken into account. This sexually transmitted pathology is treated with a course, the duration of which is about 3 weeks, but in difficult cases, it may take a little longer. The fact is that chlamydia is far from in all cases capable of responding to the administration of certain medications.
After treatment with chlamydia, the discharge should disappear. In case this did not happen, therapy continues.
Antibacterial agents
These drugs are divided into 2 groups:
- tetracyclines;
- macrolides.
Even the most expensive treatment regimen will not cure chlamydia without antibiotics. Nowadays, treatment is carried out according to two eradication schemes:
- The use of 3 drugs - 1 drug of the proton pump and two varieties of antibiotics.
- The combination of 2 antibacterial drugs, an antisecretory substance, as well as bismuth.
Macrolides
For the treatment of chlamydia occurring in a chronic and acute form, macrolide antibiotics are usually used. These drugs contain a lactone ring, which allows drugs to penetrate deeper and accumulate in diseased cells.
Typically, the following agents are used to treat chlamydia:
- "Erythromycin";
- "Midecamycin";
- Wilprafen
- Clarbact;
- "Azithromycin";
- Roxithromycin, etc.
Tetracyclines
Medicines of this group can be prescribed for the facilitated form of chlamydia. The use of Doxycycline and Tetracycline tablets is indicated. The first drug can be replaced by the following: Vibramycin or Dorix. The Unidox Solutab remedy is also recommended, the therapeutic form of which increases the bioavailability of the agent by almost 90%.
It is very important that the course of treatment for chlamydia is prescribed by the attending physician, since self-medication can cause quite unpleasant consequences and harm health.
Herbal treatment
The best herb for treating chlamydia is the saxifrage thigh. This plant has a detrimental effect on chlamydia. A decoction of grass can be used by adults and children.
The medicine is prepared as follows:
- 1 tsp herbs filled with a glass of boiling water (for adults 1 tbsp. l);
- the plant is infused for 12 hours;
- the infusion is filtered and cooled.
The medicine is taken 3 times a day for half an hour before meals, 1/3 cup. In addition, you can use a decoction for washing the eyes and douching. The saxifrage thigh safely fights chlamydia during pregnancy when medication is undesirable.
An extract from a thuja, which will be needed for douching, is considered equally effective. This treatment method must be combined with ingestion of herbs. Thuja has an excellent anti-allergenic, anthelmintic and anti-inflammatory effect.
The plant has a bactericidal property. It contains a special oily substance that effectively fights bacteria. Shredded plant in the amount of 1 tsp. pour a glass of boiling water and insist 1-2 hours. Infusion is taken for 1-2 sips in the morning and evenings for 2 weeks.
It improves blood flow and fights parsley infusion with bacteria. To do this, 45 g of the plant is poured into 0.5 l of boiling water, boiled for 5-6 minutes, and then insisted for another half hour, filtered, cooled and taken for 2 tsp. per day for 2 weeks.
For treatment, you can prepare a herbal collection with St. John's wort, yarrow, bird cherry and walnut. To prepare a drink, you will need to prepare 35 g of raw materials, which are sent to a water bath for 25 minutes. The resulting broth is cooled, filtered from grass, and taken 5 times a day before meals. To achieve a good result, you need to take a decoction for at least 2 weeks.
Prevention
The main cause of chlamydia is unprotected vaginal or anal sex. The disease is caused by an increased content of chlamydial bacteria. What should be done to prevent chlamydia:
- Protect yourself when having sexual intercourse with a partner.
- Women are more susceptible to chlamydia, so they should more closely monitor the cleanliness of the house, as infection is possible even in domestic conditions (with increased humidity and temperature, the number of these bacteria increases several times).
- Observe the simplest hygiene rules.
Gynecologist's advice
Let's see how to treat female chlamydia:
- Do not try to cure it yourself, you just hurt yourself.
- It is necessary to go to the clinic, take tests and begin treatment.
- The most optimal treatment is taking antibacterial drugs or antibiotics of the erythromycin or azithromycin group.
- Also, in addition to antibiotics, you can take antifungal drugs (fluconazole or interferon).
- It is necessary to observe the strictest sexual hygiene.
- It is not advisable to have sexual intercourse while intoxicated.
By following these simple rules, you can easily avoid the disease. The main thing is to be attentive to yourself and your health.