Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease. Trichomonas vaginalis, a type of protozoa, is responsible for this infection. Both men and women could suffer from trichomoniasis, but the severity of the infection is greater in case of women.
Trichomoniasis symptoms
The symptoms of trichomoniasis appear at the early stage of the infection. Sometimes, the symptoms might appear six months after the infection. You should visit your physician, as soon as you notice the symptoms of the infection.
Women infected with trichomoniasis will have gray or yellow-green colored, frothy vaginal discharge. You might discover traces of blood in the vaginal discharge. The vaginal discharge will have a foul smell. The vaginal area might be inflamed. You might experience pain during urination and sex.
Sometimes trichomoniasis is also accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen. Although, the trichomonas vaginalis parasites stay inside the urinary tract of men, but in most cases, there are hardly any noticeable symptoms of the infection in men. Sometimes men may experience burning or irritation during urination and ejaculation. A white, thin discharge may come out of the penis.
If left untreated, trichomoniasis causes severe health complication. Pregnant women suffering from this infection have increased risk of preterm delivery. They might pass on the infection to the unborn child. Trichomoniasis can damage the fallopian tubes in the end.
Men suffering from this infection for a prolonged period can develop penis, urethra and prostrate problems. Untreated infection makes the body vulnerable to more serious viral attacks, such as HIV infection.
Trichomoniasis herbal remedies
In most cases, doctors prescribe metronidazole for treating trichomoniasis. Increasing intake of zinc and vitamins A, C and E, which help to improve the immune system will speed up the recovery process. Avoid sugary foods and refined carbohydrates during the infection.
Certain herbs are beneficial in healing trichomoniasis. To boost your immunity have three to four cloves of garlic each day. The antibiotic property of herbal teas, such as Echinacea tea and goldenseal tea could help to cure the infection. Milk thistle helps to speed up the healing process, by helping the liver to remove the toxins produced by the parasites responsible for the infection.
