Patient's question:
The leukorrhea is yellowish-white with a foul odor. Sometimes there is itching of the external genitalia, which is particularly itchy. However, if you drink water, you often feel the urge to urinate, and the itching disappears. What are the clinical manifestations of trichomoniasis vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
Trichomoniasis of the vagina is clinically characterized by a distinctive yellow-green frothy discharge, as well as a vaginal speculum examination revealing redness and swelling of the vaginal and cervical mucosa, with scattered bleeding points or strawberry-like elevations, which can confirm the diagnosis. However, sometimes a patient's vaginal discharge may not be as typical, so it is still necessary to identify Trichomonas vaginalis in the vaginal discharge for diagnosis. Based on your description, it cannot be confirmed that it is trichomoniasis of the vagina. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a gynecological examination and then receive symptomatic treatment. Do not self-medicate to avoid missing the opportunity for timely treatment.There are several treatment methods for trichomoniasis of the vagina, but since the symptoms of the patients are different, the treatment methods used are also different. Therefore, it is necessary to diagnose the patient as soon as possible so that the treatment can be tailored accordingly.