Patient's question:
I have been experiencing some red spots on my lower body recently, and there is a lot of white discharge every day, making it always feel damp. It feels very uncomfortable, and my lower body often itches and feels hot. Every time I have sex, it hurts a lot. When I went to the hospital, they said it was trichomoniasis. I had never heard of it before and am now very worried.Doctor's answer:
What are the symptoms and signs of trichomoniasis? A careful examination reveals congestion and edema of the vaginal and cervical mucosa, often with scattered red spots or raspberry-like elevations, and a thick white discharge in the posterior fornix.What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis? The discharge increases, which can be thin, serous, grayish-yellow, or yellowish-green, sometimes mixed with blood, with 20% of the discharge containing foam. There is itching and burning in the external genitalia, and dyspareunia is also common. If the urethral opening is affected, there may be dysuria, urinary urgency, or even hematuria.
Common complications Trichomonas can deplete intracellular glycogen, alter the vaginal pH, and hinder the growth of lactobacilli, making it easier to develop secondary bacterial infections.