What are the symptoms of STD infection in girls? Self-examination key points disclosed

　　Due to the particularity of their physiological structure, girls face sexually transmitted diseases are often more vulnerable to injury. Many times, the early symptoms of STDs are not obvious and can easily be ignored, thus delaying treatment. Therefore, understanding the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases and self-examination methods can help girls better protect their own health. healthy . The following will introduce them one by one to you.

abnormal vaginal discharge

　　Increased leucorrhea: Under normal circumstances, female The leucorrhea is clear, transparent or slightly white. When infected with an STD, leucorrhea may increase significantly. For example, after being infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the leucorrhea may become abundant and purulent, yellow in color, thick in texture, and may also have an odor. This is because bacteria multiply in the vagina, irritating the mucous membranes of the vagina and cervix, resulting in increased secretions.

　　Changes in the characteristics of leucorrhea: In addition to the increase, the characteristics of leucorrhea will also change. Fungal Vaginitis (a common sexually transmitted disease) disease ) will make the leucorrhea look like tofu dregs, thicker in texture, and accompanied by obvious itching. Trichomonal vaginitis will cause the leucorrhea to turn yellow-green and foamy, and it will also cause itching and odor. These abnormal leucorrhea characteristics are important signals of sexually transmitted diseases.

Damage to the genital area

　　Ulcers: Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease. After infection with Treponema pallidum, painless ulcers, called chancre, may appear in the genital area. This type of ulcer usually has clear borders, a hard base, and a clean surface. It may start out as a small red spot and gradually develop into an ulcer. If left untreated, chancre may heal on its own, but Treponema pallidum will continue to multiply in the body and cause more serious lesions.

　　Herpes: Genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus, causes clusters of small blisters around the genitals. These blisters burst easily, forming superficial ulcers that are painful and burning. When a blister ruptures, clear fluid may come out. Genital herpes is prone to recurring attacks, causing great pain to patients.

　　Warts: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection may cause genital warts, which are cauliflower-shaped, papillary or comb-shaped warts that appear around the genitals and anus. These warts are usually soft in texture and can be skin-colored, off-white, or reddish in color. They will gradually enlarge and multiply, seriously affecting the patient's quality of life.

Abnormal urination

　　Frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination: Urethritis may be caused when infected with pathogens such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. Patients will experience symptoms of frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, that is, the frequency of urination increases significantly, a strong urge to urinate but a small amount of urine each time, and a tingling sensation during urination. This is because the pathogen invades the urethral mucosa, causing congestion and edema of the urethral mucosa, irritating the urethra. nerve tip.

　　Difficulty urinating: In some severe cases, difficulty urinating may also occur. For example, urethral stricture may be caused by long-term inflammatory stimulation leading to urethral tissue proliferation and fibrosis, which narrows the urethral lumen. Patients may find it difficult to urinate, their urine lines may become thinner, and they may even experience urinary retention.

systemic symptoms

　　Fever: Some STDs may cause fever during the acute phase of infection. For example, in the second stage of syphilis, patients may have low fever, with body temperature generally between 37.5°C and 38°C, and may also be accompanied by general discomfort symptoms such as headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. This is because the body's immune system releases some inflammatory mediators in the process of fighting pathogens, causing disorders in the temperature regulation center.

　　Swollen lymph nodes: When infected with an STD, local lymph nodes may swell. For example, if you are infected with syphilis, gonorrhea, etc., the inguinal lymph nodes may swell and appear as palpable masses with a hard texture and tenderness. This is because lymph nodes are the immune organs of the human body. When pathogens invade, the lymph nodes will exert an immune function to engulf and remove the pathogens, causing themselves to swell.

Self-examination points

　　Observe the appearance: Girls can regularly observe the appearance of their genitals, including the vulva, vaginal opening, urethral opening and other parts. Pay attention to any unusual rashes, ulcers, warts, etc. When observing, choose a well-lit place, and it is best to use a mirror to help ensure a comprehensive observation. If you find any abnormality, you should seek medical treatment promptly.

　　Pay attention to discharge: Pay attention to your vaginal discharge, including its amount, color, texture and smell. You can observe it when you change your underwear every day. If you find that the leucorrhea is significantly different from usual, such as increased number, discoloration, odor, etc., you should be alert to the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases.

　　Pay attention to your urination: Pay attention to whether your urination is normal and whether you have symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and difficulty in urination. If any discomfort occurs during urination, it should be recorded in time and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases should be considered.

　　Girls infected with sexually transmitted diseases may experience symptoms such as abnormal vaginal secretions, injuries to the genital area, abnormal urination, and systemic symptoms. By regularly observing the appearance of the genitals, paying attention to secretions and urination, and other self-examination points, it can help girls discover potential health problems in time. Once an abnormality is discovered, you should promptly go to the regular Hospital Get checked and treated.