Patient's question:
Female, recently she has found that her private area is always itchy and feels hot, as if it were on fire. Is this a sign of inflammation? Please ask: What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis?Doctor's answer:
Trichomoniasis. Caused by the blood pathogen Trichomonas vaginalis, it is spread through sexual contact or indirectly (through public baths, hot tubs, swimming pools, clothing, sterile gauze, and industrial-contaminated instruments, etc.). The main symptoms include vulvar itching, increased vaginal discharge, which is pale yellow and foamy. In severe cases, the discharge may contain blood. There may also be a burning sensation, pain during intercourse, and if accompanied by urethritis, symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, or even hematuria may occur. Treatment typically involves oral metronidazole and the vaginal insertion of metronidazole suppositories, with a course of 7-10 days repeated for 3 months, along with 1% lactic acid solution for vulvar washing. The partner should also be treated, and sexual activity should be avoided during the treatment period.