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Leucorrhoea,
vaginal discharge is a universal problem of all women. No body escapes from
this illness. Female genitals are very much prone to infections since they are
moist, more sweaty and covered. The white vaginal discharge with foul smell
makes it embarrassing to get into social gatherings and even engage in personal
affairs. The affected women need reassurance, prevention of infection and some
counseling as they usually have abnormal psychosomatic scores. Most secretions
are regarding life style physiological and warrant no medical interventions.
But it is significant if it is blood stained, profuse, foul smelling or with
changes in its colour. Usually the normal secretions are slimy and slightly
sticky. It is something like nasal secretion. Normally the quantity of vaginal
secretions varies throughout the menstrual cycle, peaking at ovulation and also
increasing when under emotional stress.
Causes
Leucorrhoea
usually shows symptoms in association with other illness. Wide variety of reasons
are encountered in its causation. Commonly fungal, parasitic, bacterial and
sexually transmitted diseases are the prime causative factors.
Fungal infection
Fungal
infection or Candidiasis caused by the growth of a fungus, Candida albicans
in vagina. It is not usually sexually transmitted although it can be. It is
generally caused by an imbalance of the normal vaginal flora. The vagina normally
contains a certain amount of yeast and harmless bacteria, but if this balance
is interrupted, the yeast may overgrow and cause inflammation of the vagina.
An imbalance in vaginal flora can result by pregnancy, diabetes, birth control
pills, antibiotics and douching. It is also believed that stress, a decreased
immune system and excess vaginal moisture that are often caused by wearing synthetic
underwear can contribute to a yeast infection.
Symptoms
Usually
the woman notice a thick, curdy-white discharge. They could also notice a thinner,
milkier-white discharge. Moderate to severe itching is present. The labia and
vulva may be swollen and red. The skin may be sensitive to touch and the women
may experience coition to be severely painful.
Parasitic
Infection
Trichomoniasis is a vaginal infection caused by the protozoa, Trichomonas vaginalis.
It can be found in both men and women. Trichomoniasis is usually transmitted
by sexual intercourse, but is also transmitted by common washing of clothes,
towels, bathing suits, underwear or any moist object.
Symptoms
Usually
the woman complains of a thin, yellow to grey vaginal discharge which is often
foamy and has an unpleasant odour. There may be some itching and redness noted
around and inside the vagina. Some women and men do not show symptoms at all.
It is important that if your partner is treated for Trichomoniasis, you as well
get treated.
Bacterial Infection
Bacterial
vaginosis is a vaginal infection often caused by variety of bacteria like Gardnerella
vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis or various other bacteria. It is caused by any
bacterial contact with the vagina, whether from sexual intercourse or improper
hygiene. Frequently, sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, syphilis,
AIDS and chlamydia also cause white discharge.
Symptoms
Usually
the woman notices a thin white to yellow discharge that has a unpleasant fishy
odour. The discharge can be slight to excessive, yet the odour is always present
and more noticeable after sexual intercourse. There may be vaginal itching and
pelvic tenderness. If discharge from the urethra or vagina, pain while urinating
or ulcer on the genitals is noticed, the doctor must be consulted immediately.
Since the infection can be transmitted by sharing wash-cloths, towels, bathing
suits, underwear or any moist object, one needs to be very careful about let
these articles be shared by self or someone else. On being unsure whether sex
partner has more than one partner, it is very important to use condoms.
Treatment
Immunity plays important role in their elimination. That is the reason why there
is no permanent solution to a particular causation. The body that is more susceptible
to infection of the particular pathogen, it invites a Unani remedy for permanent
cure! Even the white discharge cases are treated with Unani medicines. Unani
system of medicine has a very successful track record of treating a variety
of cases with different illnesses. There are many clinical histories something
peculiar to find even in children. Many girls are prone to get leucorrhoea before
puberty.
Unani
prescriptions are based on the nature of the discharge and studying the patient
as a separate, whole entity to raise the immunity. Adopt a Unani system of medical
health and Say bye to all your problems!
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