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What Causes Persistent Brownish Green Vaginal Discharge Despite Taking Tinidazole?
Posted on
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Question : Ive had a 5 day course of tinidazole its tried to clear up but the discharge is still same brown yellow green its driving me mad , ive had this for 2 years now . Would you be able to tell i have infection if i have blood tests , because recently i had blood tests done , doctor say i have infection , can it be in my blood stream
Brief Answer:
I will suggest that you get a culture of vaginal specimen!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this persistent discharge despite 5days of tinidazole. The problem could be that this is not caused by a germ susceptible to tinidazole. I will recommend that you get a vaginal swab culture for 2 reasons:
1. Identify what germ is the exact cause
2. Identify what antibiotic can act on the germs.
This way treatment would be would thought and should certainly address this infection that you have been battling with for 2years and counting. Blood tests are not best at diagnosing vaginal infections. A culture of a vaginal sample is clearly better.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
I will suggest that you get a culture of vaginal specimen!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this persistent discharge despite 5days of tinidazole. The problem could be that this is not caused by a germ susceptible to tinidazole. I will recommend that you get a vaginal swab culture for 2 reasons:
1. Identify what germ is the exact cause
2. Identify what antibiotic can act on the germs.
This way treatment would be would thought and should certainly address this infection that you have been battling with for 2years and counting. Blood tests are not best at diagnosing vaginal infections. A culture of a vaginal sample is clearly better.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Im sorry to keep going on its just that its making me crazy , i done a wee sample gave it doctors they tested it with dipstick , results say im ok , how come it hurts my lower stomache , if i stay on the toilet for a further minute i get a real sharp pain in my lower abdomen and i always got the urge to ho for wee , im sorry for all the problems im giving you its just that i dont seem to be getting the help i need propely
Kind regards
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Kind regards
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Brief Answer:
Please, not a urine sample but specimen from the vaginal is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not a urine sample that is needed. I am talking of a sample from the vaginal. If you have been in contact with an OBGYN, please tell her/him this specifically for her to consider testing and treatment
I wish you well. Keep me posted on your progress.
Please, not a urine sample but specimen from the vaginal is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not a urine sample that is needed. I am talking of a sample from the vaginal. If you have been in contact with an OBGYN, please tell her/him this specifically for her to consider testing and treatment
I wish you well. Keep me posted on your progress.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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