Trichomonas colpitis: symptoms and treatment, causes and methods of diagnosis

Trichomonas colpitis, the symptoms and treatment of which are described in this article, is an inflammatory process that develops in the genitourinary system. The disease causes such manifestations as vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina in women) and urethritis (inflammation of the urethra in men), and can also provoke cystitis.

Data from the World Health Organization indicate that about 170 million cases of such a pathology as trichomonas colpitis are registered, in men and women (the symptoms are different) around the world.

It should be noted that the highest incidence rate is noted in representatives of the weaker sex of childbearing age. Such statistics may be due to a more vivid manifestation of the signs of pathology in women. In men, the symptomatology is worn out.

Causes of the disease in women

Trichomonas colpitis (symptoms and treatment in women described below) appears when a trichomonadic mycobacterium enters the body. Most often the process provokes an unprotected sexual intercourse with a man who is the carrier of this infection.

It can be transmitted by the household way. However, the probability of spreading the disease in this way is low. Basically, so do girls.

In addition, there are certain factors that contribute to the development of pathology.

To them it is possible to carry:

• Hypothermia of the body;
• Stress and overstrain of the nervous system;
• Long-term use of corticosteroids;
• The passage of chemotherapy;
• A violation of the functionality of the endocrine system.

An additional risk factor is the frequent change of sexual partners. The possibility of infection in this case increases by 4 times.

What are the symptoms and methods of treating trichomonatal colpitis in women, will be described below.

Symptomatic of the disease

Symptoms of the disease manifest themselves brightly. The first symptoms make themselves felt 3 days after infection of the body.

For the pathological process, the following symptoms are inherent:

• Puffiness of the perineum and genital area.
• Abundant yellowish discharge of foamy consistency. They have an unpleasant odor.
• Soreness in sexual intercourse.
• Unpleasant sensations when urinating. At the same time, evacuation becomes frequent.
• Burning in the urinary canal.
• Disturbance of menstruation in chronic form of the disease.
• The appearance of genital warts on the external genitalia.
• Fractures in the inner thighs.
• Indigestion of a temporary nature.
• Painful sensations in the abdomen, which can occur when the pathological process spread to the uterus, its appendages and ovaries. Drawing pain can be noted in the lumbar region.

Diagnostic methods

As a rule, one examination of a gynecologist is sufficient to make a diagnosis. The specialist discovers an irritation of the vagina, the wall of which is covered with serous exudate.

However, based on a visual examination, a diagnosis is not made. To clarify the nature of infection, laboratory methods are used. It is supposed to take a smear from the vagina and rectum. The type of bacteria is determined by PCR, as well as by the cytological method.

Disease therapy

How is trichomonadal colpitis (vaginitis) contracted in women? Treatment involves removing the acute form of the disease and ridding the body of mycobacteria. As a rule, outpatient treatment is provided. Hospitalization is required for tubo-ovarian abscess and peritonitis. These complications occur against the background of acute trichomoniasis.

It is very important that the treatment be passed by both partners, since the body does not develop specific immunity to the disease. The risk of re-infection is high enough.

When treating, you should stop using alcohol and avoid sexual contact.

The basis of drug treatment is the reception of systemic drugs, as well as local aids.

The main drug for getting rid of the disease is Metronidazole. It has a negative effect on the main bacterium, as well as anaerobes and protozoa pathological microorganisms. Dosage is selected individually by the attending physician.

In addition to such a drug as "Metronidazole", resort to the use of "Naksojina", "Ornidazole", "Atrikana", "Nitazol".

Of the topical application should be noted vaginal suppositories Trichomonacid, Hexicon, Neo-Penotran, Clion D, Terzhinan, Meratin-combi.

The anal area and the urinary canal are treated with Trichomonacid.

The effectiveness of therapy for such an infectious lesion as trichomonas colpitis (symptoms and treatment in women's own) is controlled after the course, as well as the next menstrual cycle. As a rule, the prognosis for recovery in the acute form of the disease is favorable.

Treatment of chronic form

In the treatment of a chronic process, modulators of the immune system such as Immunal or Pyrogenal are used. Restoration of a healthy microflora in a chronic disease is a prerequisite for therapy.

Chronic form can cause serious complications and have erased symptoms, which contributes to the spread of infection.

Complications

Trichomonas colpitis (causes, symptoms, treatment in women presented in the article) can cause various complications.

Among them are:

• Cervicitis;
• Endometritis;
• Salpingo-oophoritis;
• infertility;
• Violation of the menstrual cycle;
• The appearance of neoplasms in the pelvic area;
• cystitis;
• Pyelonephritis.

In a pregnant woman, the disease can provoke premature birth, the birth of a baby with a small weight and infection of the fetus in the womb.

Causes and Symptoms of Disease in Men

The development of such a pathology as trichomonas colpitis (symptoms and treatment in men takes place in their own way) occurs with the defeat of the male body by urogenital Trichomonas. As a rule, the disease is transmitted during sexual intercourse. However, infection can occur in everyday ways.

In some cases, the disease manifests itself in men with a weakened immune system. Deficiency of vitamins and microelements, non-observance of personal hygiene, disruptions in the work of the endocrine system - all this can contribute to the development of trichomonatal colpitis.

In the vast majority of men infected with trichomoniasis urethritis, the symptomatology is worn-out.

Some patients complain of the following symptoms:

• Swelling and flushing of the genitals;
• The allocation of green-yellow color with an unpleasant odor, in which there is sometimes a saccharum;
• Pain when urinating;
• Too frequent emptying with a feeling of incomplete release of the bladder;
• Pain, burning and heaviness in the perineum and pelvis.

During the examination, the doctor pays special attention to the condition of the mucous membrane and the skin of the patient, and also checks the patient for the presence of concomitant diseases. For example, if prostatitis is diagnosed in parallel with urethritis, then this fact will be taken into account when designing the therapy regimen.

Diagnosis of trichomonatal colpitis in men is to conduct a series of examinations. The main method is to take a smear from the urethra of a man. The delivery of this analysis requires preliminary preparation. The patient should not have sexual intercourse for 5-7 days. This condition allows you to accumulate pathogenic microbes in sufficient quantities to detect them. If the patient does not adhere to the rule, the seminal fluid will wash away the bacilli.

Also, when washing the body, the use of antibacterial agents is prohibited. To refuse such a hygienic procedure follows 2 days before the analysis.

It is advised not to drink alcohol and refuse to smoke. This helps to obtain more accurate results of the analysis.

Taking a smear is a painful manipulation. The material for analysis is placed by laboratory technicians in a special medium. After detection of the bacterium, a study is made of its sensitivity to various drugs. The drug, which has the highest activity against mycobacterium, is used as the main drug in therapy.

Diagnosis also involves taking urine tests. This method has a high degree of informativeness. The urine collected in the morning before breakfast contains a high concentration of bacteria and protein compounds. Protein compounds are detected by the activation of the body's immune system.

The composition of the patient's blood is also subject to change. An elevated level of leukocyte production is noted. They contribute to the formation of protein fibers in the urine.

The patient is shown the passage of an ultrasound examination. It allows to establish the localization of pathogenic microorganisms. The site, which has undergone inflammation, will be swollen.

Much attention is paid to the condition of the prostate gland. Often, trichomonas colpitis provokes the appearance of prostatitis in a man.

Methods of treatment

Any treatment is carried out strictly according to the prescription of a urologist or a venereologist. Therapies are experienced by both partners, even if the woman does not have any manifestations of the disease.

Men are prescribed antibiotics and anti-trichomonias. The basis of a group of antibiotics are fluoroquinolones. They help not only to get rid of the bacteria, but also to suppress purulent inflammation.

Often, doctors resort to the use of an antibiotic, such as "Ciprofloxacin." It eliminates mycobacteria from the urethra and prostate gland.

Many doctors use "Levofloxacin". The dose of the drug is selected by a specialist individually.

Also, the urethra is washed with antiseptics. As a rule, resort to the use of such drugs as "Chlorhexidine" or "Miramistin." They contribute to the removal of a large number of mycobacteria from the canal. Douching is performed throughout the entire medication course.

Trichomonas colpitis (symptoms and treatment in men differ from manifestations in women) requires preventive observation. It is recommended to visit a specialist every 3 months. The doctor performs the repeated analysis. If they do not detect pathogenic microbes, then therapy is considered successful.

Treatment of chronic form

If the disease has acquired a chronic course, then the therapy is carried out by means of installations in the urethra of a 10% solution of Osarsol. In parallel with antibiotics, agents are used to enhance immunity and normalize microflora.

Conclusion

Trichomonas colpitis (causes, symptoms and treatment described above) is an infectious disease that affects both men and women. The main way of transmission is sexual intercourse with the infected partner, although the household way is not excluded.

At the first symptoms of the disease, you should immediately contact a venereologist or urologist. The specialist will conduct proper diagnostics and prescribe the necessary treatment regimen. The neglected form of the disease can cause serious complications.