Purulent discharge, as a rule, has a yellowish or greenish tinge. They are thick in consistency. Often can be strengthened with physical exertion and accompanied by soreness in the lower abdomen and palpation of the uterus. In severe course marked intoxicated. The main cause of purulent discharge in women is the inflammatory process of infectious nature. Often this develops due to sexually transmitted diseases.
Because of what there are purulent discharges?
To understand why purulent discharge is going on will help understanding what they are by their composition. In fact, such secretions are the accumulation of leukocytes, that is, the cells involved in the destruction of foreign bacteria for the human body. When the pathogenic microorganisms get into contact, the protective mechanisms of the immune system are activated. Thus, the woman's body tries to cope with the infection on its own.
The cause of purulent discharge may be inflammatory lesions:
- cervical;
- the vagina;
- the uterus;
- Fallopian tubes;
- ovaries.
When can purulent discharge appear?
1. Purulent discharge after menstruation is most often accompanied by:
- Trichomonas and gonorrhea colpitis;
- acute bacterial infection affecting the genitals;
- chronic inflammation of the appendages.
2. In the postpartum period, there are normally bloody discharge from the genital tract. But purulent discharge after delivery always indicates the development of complications associated with the introduction of an infectious agent. After the birth of the child, the endometrium of the uterus is gradually restored. During this period, the mucosa is represented by a wound surface that bacteria can "colonize". As a result, postpartum endometritis can develop. After abortion purulent discharge occurs for the same reason.
3. After surgical delivery, the risk of complications increases. Including the appearance of purulent discharge after caesarean section, which prolongs the recovery process after the operation, is not excluded.
4. During the recovery period after removal
5. Purulent discharge during urination indicates acute inflammation of the urethra . The cause may be sexually transmitted diseases, with the spread of the infectious process from the vagina to neighboring organs.
6. Purulent discharge from the urethra, the vagina is always a sign of an infectious and inflammatory process. Therefore, this condition requires a detailed examination in order to identify the pathogen. An integral part of the treatment of this disease are antibiotics.