Patient's question:
Leukorrhea is yellow and abundant. Previously, taking medication helped improve it, but it recurred after stopping the medication. Is there a simple and quick method to cure it?Doctor's answer:
Abnormal discharge with a strong odor and accompanied by lower back pain may indicate genital inflammation, often falling under the categories of cervical inflammation or pelvic inflammatory disease, though it could also involve concurrent vaginal inflammation. White discharge is composed of secretions from the cervix and uterus, as well as vaginal exudates. In healthy individuals, white discharge is colorless and odorless. During the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, the discharge increases in volume and becomes thin to facilitate fertilization, which is not pathological. If white discharge is consistently excessive, it may suggest genital inflammation, such as vulvitis, vaginitis, cervical inflammation, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Excessive discharge accompanied by vulvar skin itching, pain, or a burning sensation may indicate vulvitis or vaginitis. Common types of vaginitis include trichomoniasis, candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, and atrophic vaginitis, all of which require a white discharge test for confirmation. If excessive discharge is accompanied by lower abdominal heaviness and lower back pain, it may suggest cervical inflammation or pelvic inflammatory disease. Differential diagnosis would involve gynecological examinations, colposcopy, and ultrasound. Since treatment varies depending on the location of genital inflammation and the same condition caused by different etiologies, it is recommended to undergo comprehensive gynecological examinations to confirm the diagnosis and provide targeted treatment.