Leucorrhoea
Leucorrhoea is a whitish discharge from the vagina
due to inflammation or irritation of the membrane lining in the
genital organs of the female.
It happens often
normally, but if excessive may be a symptom of infection.
It may be thick,
viscid and foul smelling. There is normally more discharge at puberty,
when the sexual functions are becoming established.
Leucorrhoea can
also be classified as cervical leucorrhoea or vaginal leucorrhoea i.e.,
according to the place of its origin - cervix or vagina.
Symptoms
Trichomonal vaginitis
Yellowish
discharge. Presence of local itching will confirm the diagnosis.
Monolial
vaginitis
Commonly seen in patient who are diabetic or
pregnant, or taking antibiotics or oral contraceptive pills.
Cervicitis
It should be suspected in all patients of Leucorrhoea who also
complain of low backache.
