Abnormal increase in vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain

Abnormal increase in vaginal discharge accompanied by lower abdominal pain may be a sign of gynecological inflammation, infection or other diseases. You need to seek medical attention promptly to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.

Common causes of abnormal increase in vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain include bacterial vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. Bacterial vaginitis is usually caused by an imbalance of vaginal flora, manifested by increased vaginal discharge, odor, and vulvar itching; candidal vaginitis is mostly caused by Candida albicans infection, with leucorrhea resembling tofu dregs and accompanied by obvious itching; cervicitis may be related to sexually transmitted diseases or local infections, with increased vaginal discharge and possibly blood; pelvic inflammatory disease is mostly caused by ascending infection, in addition to abnormal vaginal discharge, it may also be accompanied by fever, lower abdominal pain and other symptoms. Diseases such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids may also cause similar symptoms.

For abnormal increase in leucorrhea and lower abdominal pain, the following measures are recommended:

1. Seek medical examination: Go to the hospital for a gynecological examination in time, including routine leucorrhea examination, B-ultrasound, cervical smear, etc., to clarify the cause of the disease.

2. Drug treatment: Choose targeted drugs based on the test results. Metronidazole or clindamycin can be used for bacterial vaginitis; fluconazole or clotrimazole is commonly used for candidal vaginitis; antibiotics such as cephalosporins or azithromycin are required for pelvic inflammatory disease, and combined with Chinese medicine conditioning when necessary.

3. Adjust your lifestyle habits: keep the vulva clean and dry, avoid using irritating lotions; wear cotton underwear and change and wash it frequently; avoid excessive fatigue and sitting for long periods of time, and do appropriate exercise to enhance immunity.

4. Dietary adjustment: Eat more foods rich in vitamin C and probiotics, such as yogurt and citrus fruits, to help regulate the balance of vaginal flora; avoid spicy and greasy foods to reduce inflammatory stimulation.

5. Psychological adjustment: Long-term stress may affect endocrine and aggravate symptoms. It is recommended to relieve stress through meditation, yoga, etc.

If symptoms persist or worsen, such as bloody vaginal discharge, fever, severe abdominal pain, etc., you need to see a doctor immediately to rule out serious diseases such as ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst rupture, etc. In terms of prevention, regular gynecological examinations, attention to sexual hygiene, and avoidance of unclean sexual behavior are key. Through scientific treatment and daily care, most abnormal vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain problems can be effectively improved.