Patient's question:
My mother's health has never been good, especially with some gynecological problems. She says she feels like she has inflammation that hasn't gone away, but she's not sure. We want to make our own guesses, but we don't know what the symptoms of vaginitis are.Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you with your question. The typical symptoms of vaginitis include a significant increase in vaginal discharge. Sometimes, the discharge changes from yellow-green and may have an odor. It can also be accompanied by vaginal itching. If it's a fungal vaginitis, the discharge is usually like cottage cheese. If there's trichomoniasis, the discharge is typically foamy. The characteristics of the discharge can vary depending on the type of bacteria or organism causing the infection. There are several treatment methods for vaginitis, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment approach also differs. Therefore, it's important for patients to seek a diagnosis as soon as possible so that they can receive the appropriate treatment.