What causes thick vaginal discharge?

Women will secrete some secretions when they reach a certain age, and also leucorrhea. This is something that every normal woman will experience. This normal phenomenon will sometimes tell us that there is something abnormal in our body. In this case, we must be vigilant and not ignore the changes in our body. So today we will talk about why vaginal secretions are thick. Is there something abnormal in the body? In order to dispel doubts, let's take a look today.

Vaginitis mainly falls into the categories of "leucorrhea" and "vaginal itching" in traditional Chinese medicine. Classification of vaginitis: juvenile vaginitis, senile vaginitis, atrophic vaginitis, Gardnerella vaginitis, menstrual vaginitis, honeymoon vaginitis, purulent vaginitis, simple vaginitis, Trichomonas vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, and chancroid vaginitis. Vaginitis is the most common inflammation of the female reproductive organs and can occur at all ages.

1: Trichomonas vaginitis is caused by the pathogen Trichomonas vaginalis, which is transmitted through sexual intercourse or indirectly (through bathtubs, tubs, swimming pools, clothing, dressings and contaminated equipment, etc.). The main symptoms are vulvar itching, increased leucorrhea, which is light yellow and foamy. In severe cases, the leucorrhea may be mixed with blood. There is also a burning sensation and pain during sexual intercourse. When accompanied by a urethral infection, there may be frequent urination, painful urination, and even hematuria. Medication: Treatment usually includes oral administration of sensitive antibiotics and placement of metronidazole suppositories into the vagina. A course of treatment is 7-10 days for 3 consecutive months. The vulva can be rinsed with 1% lactic acid solution. The husband should also receive treatment at the same time and should abstain from sexual intercourse during treatment. In addition, patients should pay attention to personal hygiene and avoid unclean sexual intercourse and cross infection.

2. The most common symptoms of candidal vaginitis are excessive vaginal discharge, burning and itching of the vulva and vagina. It may affect the urethra and cause frequent urination. Symptoms such as urinary urgency and pain when urinating.

Typical physical signs include curd-like or flaky leucorrhea, severe edema of the vagina and vaginal vestibule mucosa, covered with a white curd-like film that is distributed in dots or sheets and is easy to peel off. Underneath is a damaged, flushed base that may form ulcers or leave ecchymosis. In severe cases, the labia minora may swell and adhere. However, not all leucorrhea has the above typical characteristics. It can range from watery to curd-like leucorrhea. Some are completely thin and clear serous exudates, which often contain white flakes. It is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations as soon as possible so that the right medicine can be prescribed. The longer you delay, the less guaranteed your health will be. 6 symptoms and hazards of vaginitis

1. Symptoms of Trichomonas vaginitis: increased leucorrhea, milky white or yellow, sometimes purulent, often foamy, with a foul odor. In severe cases, there is bloody leucorrhea, urinary pain, frequent urination, and hematuria. Hazards: It may be complicated by Trichomonas urethritis, cystitis, and pyelitis. Since Trichomonas can devour sperm, it can cause infertility and affect sexual life, etc.

2. Symptoms of candidal vaginitis: vulvar itching, vulvar and vaginal burning pain, increased leucorrhea with a bean curd-like appearance, sometimes accompanied by frequent urination, frequent urination, dysuria, and dyspareunia. During gynecological examination, white membrane-like substances can be seen on the inner side of the labia minora and the vaginal mucosa, which can be wiped off to reveal the red and swollen mucosal surface. In the acute stage, damaged erosion surfaces or superficial ulcers can be seen. Hazards: difficult to cure, easy to recur, causing premature birth, fetal infection and malformation, etc.

3. Symptoms of cervical erosion: caused by chronic cervicitis, with heavy leucorrhea, yellow pus-like or yellow color, distension of waist and abdomen or vaginal itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, and pale complexion. According to the size of the erosion area, it can be divided into three types: mild, moderate and severe. It can cause vaginal adhesion, vaginal pyometra or uterine pyometra.

4. Symptoms of non-specific vaginitis: a feeling of falling and burning in the vagina, accompanied by pelvic discomfort and general fatigue. Vaginal discharge increases and becomes purulent, serous, and has a foul odor. Because the secretions irritate the urethra, it can cause frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. Harm: It can cause vaginal adhesions, vaginal pyometra or uterine pyometra, which can easily cause pelvic inflammatory disease, premature rupture of membranes, and chorioamnionitis, etc.

5. Symptoms of senile vaginitis: increased leucorrhea, yellow in color, watery, purulent in severe cases, with a foul odor, sometimes bloody or accompanied by spotting, itching or burning sensation in the vulva, dryness and pain, lower abdominal distension, frequent urination, urgency, and pain when affecting the urethra. Hazards: vaginal adhesions, vaginal pyometra or intrauterine pyometra

6. Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis: increased leucorrhea, which is grayish white, thin and foamy. The vaginal mucosa is congested, with scattered bleeding spots, itching and burning sensation in the vulva, and foul odor in the vulva. Hazards: It can induce genital infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, perinephritis, dyspareunia, etc.

According to the above statements, we know that vaginal abnormalities are usually caused by bacterial infection and inflammation. We must combine the doctor's guidance for treatment. This is a very important problem that we cannot ignore. Today we also learn some solutions, so we must keep it clean and maintain a happy mood in normal times. I hope everyone can be healthy.