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Vaginitis and urethritis are 2 common gynecological diseases in women. Because the vagina and urethra in women are so close together, bacteria that cause vaginitis can spread to the urethra and vice versa. Therefore, when there are symptoms such as excessive discharge, odor, vaginal itching, burning urine, it is difficult for women to know whether it is a sign of urethritis or vaginitis.
1. What is vaginitis?
Vaginitis is an infection that occurs in a woman's vagina. The disease is caused by an imbalance of beneficial bacteria in the vagina, leading to an overgrowth of harmful organisms.Vaginitis can occur at any age, especially women of reproductive age and people who often have sex. Causes of vaginitis are caused by agents such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, etc., through many ways to penetrate, reside and develop in the vagina. The main causes of vaginitis in women include:
Improper vaginal hygiene, not cleanness. Especially during women's menstrual period, before and after sex,... Female hormone disruption is a factor that causes harmful bacteria to multiply and thrive. Frequent stress, prolonged stress, long-term use of oral contraceptives, the effects of some drugs are also the causes of vaginitis. Women who have performed procedures such as abortions, uterine surgery in unsafe conditions, poorly disinfected equipment... Unsafe sex with many people makes women The world will suffer from diseases such as vaginitis and social diseases. Vaginitis needs to be detected and treated definitively to avoid complications related to reproductive health and life (vaginitis, if not treated promptly, can lead to cervical cancer - the most common cause of infection). disease that claimed the lives of many women). Therefore, the advice of doctors for women is to have regular gynecological examinations, as soon as there are symptoms of the disease.
2. What is urethritis?
Urethritis is inflammation and infection of the urethra. The disease directly affects the reproductive health of the patient.
Urethritis can occur in both men and women, however, women often have a higher incidence because the urethra in women is shorter than in men.
Urethritis is usually caused by some of the following main causes:
Unhealthy sex: like vaginitis, this is one of the leading causes of urethritis. Not paying attention to hygiene in the private area, not cleaning the genitals carefully, improperly, causing harmful bacteria to accumulate and cause infection. Because patients often hold urine for a long time and drink little water. Do procedures such as urethral dilatation, bladder exploration, urinary catheterization... but medical instruments are not guaranteed to be sterile. For men, urethritis can be caused by the length of the foreskin, narrowing of the foreskin, and inflammation of the foreskin... And urethritis in women is caused by the short, wide, and straight urethra, which makes the pathogens easier to infect. easy to infiltrate.
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3. Distinguishing vaginitis, urethritis
3.1. Signs of Vaginitis
Abnormal vaginal discharge: This is the most obvious manifestation of vaginitis. When you have vaginitis, the discharge will be yellow in color. The intimate area is wet, has a strange smell, a strong fishy odor in liquid or thick form with pus. Vagina feels itchy, burning like a needle, in some cases there may be light vaginal bleeding. If you go to a gynecologist, you will find that the vaginal mucosa is red, inflamed, easy to bleed and cracked, and the discharge has a white powder like whey attached. The affected area may spread to the buttocks and groin with the appearance of vesicles that feel lumpy to the touch. The large lip area has white discharge, the vulva is red and swollen.
3.2 Signs of urethritis
Symptoms of urethritis in women often include:
Painful urination, burning urination, straining urine, cloudy urine with pus and frequent urge to urinate, but little and hot urine. Vaginal discharge is significantly increased, the discharge is thin and has an unusual color such as pus, viscous and slightly itchy in the private area. The female urethral orifice is swollen, red, and the outside is seedy or purulent. Pain during sex and low back pain. If urethritis is not diagnosed and treated early, the disease will progress to chronic urethritis leading to urinary tract infection. Signs of urinary tract infection include: body chills, urine contains bacteria when tested, loss of appetite...
4. How to prevent vaginitis and urethritis
To prevent vaginitis and urethritis, women should:
Clean genitals properly, especially before and after sex, during menstruation. Keep the vaginal area dry and clean. Should use a feminine hygiene solution that maintains and balances the vaginal environment according to the advice of the doctor. Wear loose-fitting, breathable underwear made of cotton and have good moisture absorption properties. Change and launder clean underwear daily. Avoid wearing underwear that is wet and secretive. Safe sex. Diet: Drink lots of water, eat lots of green vegetables and fruits. Do not eat spicy foods, use stimulants such as beer, alcohol, tobacco... Get enough sleep and have a reasonable lifestyle, avoid staying up too late. Get in the habit of going to a gynecologist every 6 months. When you notice unusual symptoms such as itching in the intimate area, abnormal vaginal discharge, pain during sex, etc., you should see a doctor immediately.
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Vaginitis and urethritis in women have many similarities. However, each disease also has its own distinctive features. To know more accurately, it is best for women to go to specialized medical facilities to have a clinical examination by doctors, conduct some tests such as urine test, vaginal discharge test to be exact. What is the disease, from which there is a specific treatment regimen for each disease.
Vinmec International General Hospital now has a Basic Gynecological Screening Package, in order to detect inflammatory diseases early, making treatment easy and inexpensive, besides screening for detection. early gynecological cancer (cervical cancer).
Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Irregular vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,...
Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the private area, abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Customers wishing to be examined at Vinmec International General Hospital can register for an examination at the nationwide Vinmec Hospital and Clinic system HERE.
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