Trichomonas urethritis is an infectious disease of the human genitourinary system. The causative agent of this disease is a microorganism belonging to the flagellates - Trichomonas. Pathology is dangerous for its complications, so its treatment is given great attention all over the world.
Essence of pathology
Trichomonas urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease during unprotected sex. In this way, 90% of all patients become infected. However, there is also a household way of transmitting the infection, but the likelihood of such infection is extremely small. It is believed that the infection can be transmitted through towels, washcloths, toothbrushes and other personal hygiene items. It also poses a danger to someone else's underwear and bed linen. By affecting the genitourinary system, the disease can lead to infertility in both men and women.
Trichomonas urethritis is treated in pairs. That is, if a pathology is found in one of the sexual partners, then not only he himself, but also his constant companion is subject to therapy. ATotherwise, the infection will occur again and again from the untreated spouse.
Some features of the disease
Trichomonas urethritis occurs in men more often than in women, due to their psychological characteristics, namely, in the desire for close relationships with a large number of women. This behavior is due to the anthropological characteristics of the male. Accordingly, their risk of infection is several times higher than that of women.
Trichomonas urethritis tends to take a chronic form very quickly. If it is not cured within 2 weeks after infection, then all symptoms disappear, and the disease goes into a latent course. From this moment, the patient becomes a dangerous carrier, because he thinks he is he althy and does not take any measures to protect himself during sex.
Symptoms of the disease in men
Symptoms of Trichomonas urethritis in men and women differ, and in some cases the disease proceeds without any manifestations. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor your condition so as not to miss the warning signs.
- Discharge appears from the urethra at the end of the penis, most often yellow or light green in color with an unpleasant odor.
- The sensitivity of the penis increases due to inflammation. This leads to pleasant sensations during intercourse, or, conversely, to painful.
- When emptying the bladder, there is burning and itching in the urethra.
- Morning urinationdifficult, urine stream weak and thin. This is due to the urethra sticking together overnight.
- Puss and blood appear in the urine, it becomes cloudy with red threads.
- A purulent scab appears on the head of the penis. The inflammation also affects the foreskin.
If you experience one or two of the above symptoms, you should consult a doctor. Any delay can lead to complications and a chronic form of the disease.
Symptoms of the disease in women
Symptoms of Trichomonas urethritis in women may not appear during the course of the disease. Pathology is detected only during a routine examination by a gynecologist. So this examination should be carried out as often as possible, preferably 4 times a year.
In most cases, the following signs of the disease occur:
- A clear liquid is released from the vagina, which becomes thicker, greener every day, and its smell also changes - it becomes unpleasant.
- Intoxication caused by Trichomonas waste products leads to an increase in body temperature.
- When urinating, pain and burning appear in the urethra.
- During intercourse, a woman experiences discomfort, pain.
- There are blood threads in the urine.
- Big and small lips swell and increase in size.
Complications
Most of the patients do not know that they have become carriers of Trichomonas, especially women in whom the pathology canbe asymptomatic. In this regard, patients with urethritis develop a variety of pathologies resulting from their inattention.
In the female body, cystitis first of all begins. Left untreated, it eventually degenerates into kidney failure.
Caught in the urinary system of the female body, Trichomonas continues to capture all the new organs of the small pelvis. Therefore, at some stage of the disease, a woman develops cervical erosion. After that, the fallopian tubes, the mucous membrane of the uterus, and the ovaries are affected. All this leads to incurable infertility. In other words, trichomonas urethritis in women is a direct path to infertility. Of course, if it is not cured in the first weeks after infection.
Trichomonas urethritis in the male body slowly moves up the genitourinary system, affecting all organs in its path. First, it causes inflammation of the urinary tract. Since it passes through the prostate gland, it is she who becomes the next victim of inflammation. After prostatitis, the turn comes to the testicles. Spermatozoa lose their mobility and die. A man at this stage of the disease becomes infertile, but this is not a problem. Prostatitis leads to early impotence, and the representative of the stronger sex simply does not know about his infertility.
A disease that has passed into a chronic state, from time to time is manifested by pain during urination, which, with prostatitis, also becomes weak, but frequent. Chronic urethritis is treated for a very long and difficult time, so you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.symptoms of pathology.
Diagnosis of disease
First of all, the presence of Trichomonas urethritis is determined by characteristic signs. During the collection of anamnesis, the doctor asks the patient about his feelings, conducts an initial examination of the genital organ.
Then the patient is sent for bacterial analysis to the laboratory. Here the type of disease and its degree are determined severity.
After confirming the diagnosis, a conversation is held with the patient, designed to identify all his sexual contacts. This is done so that the infection does not spread more widely. People with whom the patient had sexual intercourse are required to undergo treatment in the prescribed manner.
Treatment
Treatment of trichomonas urethritis in men and women is carried out by a conservative method. The patient is prescribed one of the most effective drugs in this direction. These are Metronidazole, Tiberal and Tinidazole. "Trichopol" and "Azithromycin" can also be used.
The type of drug, dosage and regimen is determined by the attending physician, based on the results of the diagnosis and the general condition of the patient. At the same time, the patient's permanent sexual partner or partner is being treated.
The chronic form of the disease, in addition to traditional therapy, is treated with instillations of Trichomonacidin. The course of treatment is 5-6 days for 15-20 minutes.
For the duration of treatment and for 2 months thereafter forprevention of relapse, as well as to strengthen the patient's immune system, he is prescribed a special diet. It completely excludes fried, spicy foods, preservatives and artificial colors from the human diet. And most importantly, alcohol.
On average, the entire course of treatment takes about 30 days. During this period, the patient is advised to refrain from sexual intercourse.
Cureability criterion
On the 7th or 10th day of treatment, the patient is sent for a second bacteriological analysis. After that, the so-called provocation is carried out. This procedure allows harmful microorganisms to be activated and thereby manifest themselves. This may be an intramuscular injection of "Pirogenal" or the introduction of a solution of silver nitrate into the urethra. Sometimes the patient's reproductive system is heated by induction currents. And at the dawn of the therapy of venereal diseases, a provocation with alcohol or fatty foods was performed. After this procedure, prostate secretion and urethral swabs are analyzed for 3 days.
This procedure with provocation is repeated after another 1 month. If the test results are negative, the patient is considered cured.
It is important to understand that Trichomonas urethritis can affect the human body many times. The immune system does not produce antibodies to this type of disease.
What are the forecasts
With proper and timely therapy, the prognosis is positive. The main condition for a complete recovery from trichomonas urethritis isfulfillment of absolutely all the recommendations of the attending physician, up to diet and sexual abstinence.
Prevention measures
Prevention of this disease is much easier than its cure. In order for trichomoniasis or other STDs not to ruin your life, you must follow the following rules:
- You can't have sex with people you don't know well. If this still happens, you must definitely use a condom. True, this method does not guarantee 100% protection. It is much more reliable and safer to have one permanent sexual partner.
- To strengthen the immune system, you need to eat right. Do not eat fried, fatty, spicy meat, do not abuse alcohol, smoked meats, sweet pastries. You need to eat more fresh fruits, berries, vegetables.
- You need to lead an active lifestyle, walk more, run and exercise regularly. This is especially important for people leading a sedentary lifestyle associated with professional activities. The task of sports exercises and walking is to ensure high-quality blood flow in the pelvic organs.
- Do not share washcloths, towels, toothbrushes and razors.
- It is good for the psyche and nervous system to follow the daily routine - go to bed and get up at the same time and sleep at least 7-8 hours a day.
- You need to undergo a medical examination at least 2 times a year with a mandatory analysis for STDs. Women are advised to undergo the same examination at least 4 times a year, as they may develop such diseases.asymptomatic.
From all of the above, it is clear that urethritis is dangerous for both women and men. Simple preventive actions greatly reduce the risk of infection.
