Bacterial Vaginal Infection

By Dr Mary Peterson

Bacterial Vaginosis

Since long time, many women have been suffering from the disease called vaginal infection. Vaginal infection, which in short known as vaginitis, happens when you feel any irritation in the areas of vagina. The consequence of such irritation leads to itching, odor along with vaginal discharge. It is very necessary that every woman should be knowledgeable of this and therefore they can take necessary precautions to avoid the disease.

Symptoms:

There are certain symptoms of vaginal infection. These signs and symptoms are following:

Normally every woman get certain vaginal discharge that keeps the vagina clean. Usual discharge is usually clear, either white or yellow, with less odor. But when you get vaginal infection, there might be redness in the color of the discharge and will smell bad.

One might find some sort of itching around the vaginal areas. One could get burning sensation while urination. You might get fever. One may have abdominal pain.

Different types of vaginal infection:

There are usually 3 types of vaginal infection like bacterial vaginosis, candida vaginitis and trichomonas vaginitis. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common form of vaginal infection where women have a large number of organisms called as Gardnerella Vaginalis. In bacterial vaginosis infection, the vaginal discharge is thin, white or discolored. In candida vaginitis, the discharge will be thick and white. You might get itching, swelling or redness in and around the vaginal area while suffering from candida vaginitis. Trichomonas vaginitis, which is also known as "Trick", is the most common vaginal infection. During this infection, you will get huge quantity of discharge which may be colorless. If you encounter any indications of these infections, you should consult the doctor. The physician will do the tests and investigations to find out the type of infection you have.

Treatment :

The medication of vaginal infections is dependent on the kind of infection you are having. For example, if you possess bacterial vaginosis, then it can be treated with a prescription medication called metronidazole (Flagyl, protostat). Candida vaginitis, which is a basically yeast infection, is normally cured with creams plus suppositories. Trichomonas vaginitis can be eradicated by metronidazole.

Steps to prevent vaginal infection :

Many vaginal infections such as trichomoniasis, candida vaginitis gets transferred due to skin to skin contact. There are various ways to reduce the chances of having vaginal infections like: : Make sure to wear cotton pants and change them everyday. Avoid using perfume soaps or feminine hygiene sprays. Use condom while sexual intercourse.

Vaginal infection is very much treatable and responds properly to treatment if identified and treated appropriately. Always check with your doctor even when you are not experiencing signs of vaginal infection.

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