Suggest Dosage Of Tinidazole For Trichomonas Infection

Posted on Wed, 2 Dec 2015

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Question : Ive got tricsomonas it never cleared up with metrodinazole
Then i was given 2g tinidazole , that did take away the discomfort and awful discharge 4 days after the infection was still there do i need tinidazole for 5 days course for it to clear up , ive all other std test and they were negative . Apart from trichsomonas please help me as im going mentally crazy trying to get rid of it please help me

Answered by Dr. Srilatha Myaka (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.
Iam Dr.Srilatha gynaecologist.I have gone through your query.
In my opinion single dose of tinidazole might be sufficient.
I would like to know following things for better suggestions:-
1)Since when on you have the vaginal infection?
2)Were any investigations done to diagnose it as trichomoniasis?
3)Is the vaginal discharge altered colour and frothy?
4)Are you sexually active?
5)Are your menstrual cycles regular?
6)Any urinary problems?
Kindly provide me the information.Looking forward to hear from you.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Srilatha Myaka (45 minutes later)

I have all tests done swabs , i have been like this for 2 years i am not sexually active , what was i had worms unknowingly , they went to my vagina which caused tichsomonas , the discharge is grey green yellow discharge with awful smell . My periods are regular, ive been checked for urinary problems and the tests are clear for that , having trichsomonas has made me bed bound got no energy feel exhausted discomfort in my bits below and its sending me mentally crazy . All i want is to try tinidazole for a 5 day course as i taken it for one day and it never cleared up , but remember as ive had it for a long time unknowingly, would it be a idea if i was given tinidazole for 5 days to see if it clears up , there is no harm in trying it surely as it might just clear it up ,
Please help me as ive got constant lower tummuy pain no matter what tablet i take to get rid of pain it wont go
Im desprate for help

Answered by Dr. Srilatha Myaka (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
7 day course can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,thanks for the information.
In my opinion a 7 day course of tinidazole can be taken when single dose of tinidazole has not cleared the infection.
The pain in lower abdomen can be due to pelvic infection,urinary tract infections etc.
But as all the tests are negative and urine examination is normal the chances of them causing the pain might be rare.
The pain abdomen can also be due to muscle pain.Avoid physical strain.Take good nutritional diet and calcium and protein rich diet.
Dont worry.It will subside.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss furthur.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Srilatha Myaka (7 hours later)

Thankyou for your support i showed my doctor you answer to my questions , she has given me a 5 day course of tinidazole , and also she has written to sychiarist and gynocolegy clinic
Thank you for your support
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Srilatha Myaka (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you welcome

Detailed Answer:
you welcome.
it will get cleared in most of cases with a 7 day course.
kindly check again after completion of antibiotic course.
in case of any problem i am there to help you.
regards
Dr srilatha
Gynecologist
pls don't forget to give a good feed back

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar