What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginitis

Bacterial vaginitis is also known as bacterial vaginitis, which is a type of vaginitis and is generally caused by various bacteria such as vaginal bacilli, anaerobic bacteria, mycoplasma, etc. The symptoms of bacterial vaginitis are very similar to those of other types of vaginitis, but they must be correctly identified to ensure symptomatic treatment. So, what are the symptoms of bacterial vaginitis? Let’s take a look below.

The most common symptoms of bacterial vaginitis are excessive vaginal discharge, burning and itching of the vulva and vagina, exogenous dysuria, and geographic erythema of the vulva (fungal or candidal vulvovaginitis). Typical leucorrhea is curd-like or flaky, the vaginal mucosa is highly red and swollen, and white thrush-like plaques can be seen attached, which are easy to peel off. Underneath is an eroded base of damaged mucosa, or shallow ulcers may form. In severe cases, ecchymosis may remain.

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. The itching symptoms of fungal vaginitis during pregnancy are particularly severe, and may even cause restlessness and abnormal pain. There may also be symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, and pain during sexual intercourse. In addition, about 10% of women and 30% of pregnant women are carriers of miscellaneous bacteria but do not have any clinical symptoms.

In addition, the patient had a large amount of yellow vaginal discharge, which was odorless and caused itching of the vulva, which led to the possibility of candidal vaginitis, which was caused by fungal infection. Medically, fungal infection is called Candida infection. You can go to the hospital's gynecology department for a check-up to change the acidity and alkalinity of the vagina, such as flushing the vagina with alkaline drugs or 2-4% soda solution to change the living environment of the fungus. Take nystatin orally or apply compound nystatin cold cream topically twice a day. Eliminate the causes of the disease. If diabetes is being actively treated, discontinue broad-spectrum antibiotics or estrogens promptly.

Treatment and prevention of bacterial vaginitis

Stop abusing antibiotics

If you have a cough, fever, or headache, should you take antibiotics? Little do people know that antibiotics may inhibit some beneficial bacteria, giving mold the opportunity to multiply in large numbers. Therefore, antibiotics should be used with caution.

Wash underwear separately

Mold can multiply in large numbers on the skin surface, in the gastrointestinal tract, inside the nails, and other places. If your family members or yourself suffer from tinea pedis, onychomycosis, etc., it is easy to cause cross-infection of fungi. Therefore, underwear must be washed separately, and it is best to soak it in a special underwear disinfectant for a few minutes.

Avoid Over-cleaning

Frequent use of pharmaceutical-grade cleansing liquids, disinfected sanitary pads, etc. can easily destroy the weakly acidic environment of the vagina. The weakly acidic environment of the vagina can maintain the self-cleaning function of the vagina. The Ph4 weak acid formula of female care liquid is more suitable for daily cleaning and maintenance.

Pay attention to nursing care during pregnancy

During pregnancy, sex hormone levels, glycogen and acidity in the vagina increase, making the vagina more susceptible to fungal invasion. For pregnant women, oral medications should not be used, but local prevention and auxiliary treatment plans should be selected.

Beware of washing machines

There’s mold hidden in almost every laundry tub! And the more frequently you use your washing machine, the more mold there will be! But don’t worry, there is a tried and tested killer method to deal with mold in the washing machine: just clean the washing tub with hot water at about 60℃! Wash clothes regularly with disinfectant!

Pay attention to hygiene in public places

Public places can harbor large amounts of mold. When you are out, do not use the hotel's bathtub, wear long pajamas, put toilet paper on the toilet before using it, etc.

Proper contraception

The estrogen in birth control pills promotes fungal invasion. If you have recurring candidal vaginitis, try not to use contraceptive medication.

Partner Tongzhi

If you are infected with candidal vaginitis, not only you but also your partner needs treatment, so that the expected therapeutic effect can be achieved. While you usually use the female care lotion, don't forget to prepare a male care lotion for him.

Wearing cotton underwear

Tight synthetic underwear will increase the local temperature and humidity of the vagina, which is a "living" environment that mold applauds! It’s better to choose cotton underwear!

Control blood sugar and clean the vulva properly

Female diabetics have high vaginal glycogen content. Glycogen ferments to produce alkaline substances, causing the normal vaginal acid value to deviate from 3.5-4.5 to 5.5, destroying the vagina's self-cleaning function and making it easy to be invaded by fungi.