What does non-gonococcal vaginitis mean?

We still need to be vigilant in the face of various infectious diseases. Nowadays, in addition to gonorrhea, there are many sexually transmitted diseases that cannot be ignored. They are often seen in life and can cause various harms and troubles to patients. Therefore, we must have a comprehensive and correct understanding of these high-risk diseases. So what does non-gonococcal vaginitis mean?

Non-gonococcal vaginitis is a type of sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by sexual transmission and can also be spread by occasionally going to public baths, toilets, etc. Non-gonococcal vaginitis (non-gonococcal vaginitis for short) is characterized by mild symptoms, mainly manifested as cervicitis and genital tract inflammation. When urethritis occurs, the patient may experience frequent urination and difficulty urinating, or mild pain when urinating, and a small amount of secretions, sometimes with a fishy smell. The patient believes that the amount of leucorrhea has increased.

If the infection site is mainly in the cervix, it will manifest as inflammation, erosion, and increased leucorrhea. Usually only the examination of cervical secretions can provide some clinical clues, and the diagnosis can be confirmed when the chlamydia and mycoplasma culture and serum immunofluorescence antigen test are positive. Leucorrhea caused by Candida albicans is watery or purulent, and contains white curd-like or bean dregs-like substances. Laboratory tests showing a positive result for Candida albicans can also confirm the diagnosis.

Patients with non-gonococcal disease must pay attention to early diagnosis and early treatment; treatment should be carried out in a regular hospital, and should be treated at the same time as the sexual partner, and should not be abandoned halfway. During the treatment, you should pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous activities, and refrain from sexual intercourse. Avoid eating irritating foods. Clothes and utensils should be washed and disinfected. The vulva should be cleaned every day with 1:5000-1:8000 potassium permanganate solution or Chlorhexidine.

For those infected with Candida albicans, in terms of medication, first wipe the secretions on the vulva and vagina with cotton wool, then rinse with 1:5000 potassium permanganate or 2% to 3% sodium bicarbonate solution. After drying, apply 0.5% to 1% gentian violet solution, and then use antifungal suppositories, such as nystatin, clotrimazole, miconazole, econazole, bifonazole, etc., and put one suppository into the vagina before going to bed every night for 7 consecutive days. If the effect is not good, you can take fluconazole 150 mg orally once a day for 3 consecutive days; or itraconazole 200 mg per day for 3 days as a course of treatment. If necessary, repeat the course after the next menstruation.

Through the above introduction, everyone has a clear idea of ​​what non-gonococcal vaginitis means. No disease should be taken lightly. It must be treated promptly and correctly after the onset of the disease. Prevention is the main approach, and the combination of prevention and treatment is also crucial. I hope everyone can always pay attention to their own health and put health first.