Introduction to the symptoms of the four major types of vaginitis

The symptoms of vaginitis can be mainly observed from abnormal vaginal discharge. Due to the different sources of infection, the symptoms of vaginitis are also different. The more common symptoms are bacterial, trichomonal, fungal and old female vaginitis.

1. Bacterial vaginitis: About 10% to 50% of the patients with vaginitis are asymptomatic. Those with symptoms often complain of grayish white leucorrhea with a fishy odor, vaginal burning sensation, and itching. The secretions are easily wiped off the vaginal wall, and the vaginal mucosa may not be congested or red and swollen.

2. Trichomonas vaginitis: increased leucorrhea, which may be thin serous, grayish yellow or yellow-green, sometimes mixed with blood, and 20% of leucorrhea contains foam. Itching and burning of the vulva, and pain during sexual intercourse are also common. When the infection involves the urethra, there may be symptoms of vaginitis such as urinary pain, urgency, and even hematuria.

3. Fungal vaginitis: The most common symptoms are excessive leucorrhea, burning and itching of the vulva and vagina. The urethra may be affected, and there may also be frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating. The typical leucorrhea is curd-like or lumpy. The vagina and vaginal vestibule mucosa are highly edematous, covered with a white curd-like film, which is distributed in dots or sheets and is easy to peel off.

4. If it is vaginitis in old women, the leucorrhea is abnormal, mostly yellow watery, and in severe cases it may be purulent, have a foul odor, and sometimes have light blood. If it is vaginitis in children, purulent secretions can be seen at the vaginal opening. The child cries and makes a fuss because of the pain and itching of the vulva, and often scratches the vulva with his hands.

By observing and analyzing these symptoms of vaginitis, we can roughly understand the cause of vaginitis, which is of great significance for preventing the disease from getting worse and actively treating the root cause. I hope that the majority of female friends can pay attention to the symptoms of vaginitis and recover as soon as possible.