Vaginitis or colpitis is an inflammatory process that develops on the surface of the vagina, which seizes the mucous membrane of the organ. It has many kinds and forms. The acute course is easily noticed by obvious symptoms. Subacute vaginitis can not be detected immediately.
What does the "subacute" course of the disease
Some people consider vaginal inflammation not a very serious problem, withwhich you can manage on your own. The result of self-medication, lack of reception of the necessary drugs or early interruption of therapy is the transition of vaginitis into another form.
Vaginal mucosa is still parasitized by bacteria, fungi or microbes, but the woman's well-being remains stable without pronounced unpleasant sensations. This causes the illusion of recovery. If the similar is observed during 2-6 months from the end of acute inflammation, this form is subacute.
What is the calm colpitis
The kind of malaise depends on what microorganisms it is caused by. There are several possibilities to get it:
- Activation of living and healthy mucous pathogens;
- Appearance of pathogens from the outside( chlamydia, gonococci, trichomonads, etc.);
- Changes in the microflora of the vagina, as a result of which fungi multiply faster;
- Awakening or introduction into the body of viruses( herpes or human papilloma).
Subacute bacterial, viral or fungal vaginitis are noted most often, since the microorganisms that cause them are constantly present on the surface of the organ.
Causes of subacute flow of vaginitis
The form of the disease in question is transient. It is easy to make a step to health from it if the appropriate therapy is given, or to return the acute condition. The reasons for which the latter is likely, experts call:
- Low immunity. The weakening of the protective forces makes it possible to multiply pathogenic organisms, since the cells that destroy them are not sufficiently developed;
- Injury of the vagina. Damage to its mucosa adversely affects the microflora, and gives odds to pathogens. The organ reduces its reducing properties;
- Hormonal disorders. Deficiency of some substances and excess of others adversely affect the composition of the local flora, provoking inflammation;
- Ignoring the norms of hygiene. This circumstance, which interferes with normal oxidation-reduction processes. Uncleanliness creates conditions for the reproduction of pathogenic organisms.
Features of subacute colpitis
The main symptom of colpitis, which has passed from an acute condition, is that the manifestations are erased. That is, they are present, but in a lighter, not always noticeable form to the nonspecialist. Their whole group:
- The appearance of the mucus produced by the vagina changes. This symptom is always present. The type of excretions depends on the organisms causing the ailment. If this subacute candidiasis is vaginitis, they will be curdled. When bacterial - yellow-white. Gonorrhea or trichomonas colpitis causes purulent or frothy yellow discharge. There are few of them, but it is possible to distinguish them from normal ones with sufficient care;
- The walls of the vagina are slightly swollen, they feel discomfort, a feeling of raspiraniya. Strengthen it can have sexual contact;
- The process of menstruation is disrupted. Since the infection retains its presence, it has a chance to rise higher, affecting the uterus and its appendages. Therefore, a more painful course of menstruation, delay, an increase or decrease in the volume of menstrual mucus, a change in its consistence and color can not be ruled out;
- There are discharges with blood between critical days. They are mostly contact, because the vaginal mucosa is weakened and more prone to damage than normal.
We recommend reading the article about colpitis during menstruation. You will learn about the effect of the disease on the menstrual cycle, the causes of development, the effect on the nature of the discharge.
Difference of subacute state from chronic
Subacute and chronic vaginitis differ in the duration of the course. In the second case, it is not just a matter of calming down the symptoms, but also periodic outbreaks of the disease. The chronic form begins with 6 months from the end of the acute period.
Whatever Vaginitis is caused, do not start ailment, treat yourself or stop halfway to recovery. Otherwise, it's easy to make him a constant companion of life.