Syphilis in women

Syphilis in women is a very dangerous disease, which can cause very serious consequences. In order to avoid undesirable complications, experts strongly recommend better to prevent ailment in time than to try to get rid of it for many years.

Syphilis in women most often develops after unprotected sexual contact with an infected partner or the use of common household items. This venereal disease of an infectious nature penetrates into the body with pale treponema.

There is syphilis in women after two to three weeks from the time of infection. The first signs are noted on the mucous membrane of the vagina, cervix and on the external genitalia. The primary period of the development of the disease is characterized by the formation of brown-red ulcers. They are distinguished by even edges, a solid cover (chancre). During this stage, spirochaete lymph nodes and blood vessels are affected.

Syphilis in women in the secondary period is manifested by characteristic rashes on the genitals. In addition, it is likely the development of papules in the oral cavity, loss of eyelashes, eyebrows. In the absence of timely treatment to the doctor for any reason, the disease goes to the third stage.

Symptoms of syphilis in this form are characterized by bone lesions, violations of the functions of internal organs, a disorder of the nervous system. As a result of the formation of syphilis, tissues are destroyed. This, in turn, increases the risk of death, since they can be revealed in internal organs.

Once infected with this disease, a woman runs the risk of giving birth to an unhealthy child. If the treatment for any reason was not, then, most likely, the baby will be born with congenital syphilis. Therefore, it is extremely important to ensure that the infection does not penetrate the body during pregnancy. It must be remembered that the child has not yet formed its own immunity.

At the first suspicions on development of a syphilis it is necessary to pass or take place immediate inspection at the venereologist. Self-medication with this disease is highly undesirable. As practice shows, there are necessarily consequences and serious complications. In addition, we should not forget that the initial stages of the disease are characterized by asymptomatic and painless. In this case, it can appear already in the third stage.

Treatment of syphilis in women involves a strictly individual approach. In addition, the timing of the initiation of therapy and the professionalism of the doctor are of great importance.

It is advisable to use a complex of nonspecific and specific therapy. In addition, often used and stimulating treatment.

The most ancient means against the disease are considered to be mercury preparations. With the advent of the nineteenth century, medical practice began to use drugs based on iodine, and in the twentieth century - bismuth and arsenic.

Modern treatment of syphilis involves mainly the use of antibiotics. In addition, prescribe and preparations of iodine and bismuth.

Means penitsillinovoy group ("Oxacillin", "Ampicillin", "Doxacillin" and others) are characterized by good absorption to the blood and rapid elimination. Therefore, in order to constantly maintain the concentration of antibiotic, intramuscular administration is given every three hours. Applied and drugs that have a prolonged effect ("Bicillin").

Before the first injection for thirty minutes, the administration of an antihistamine drug ("Dimedrol", "Suprastin", "Tavegila") is prescribed.

When prescribing a therapeutic course, medicines are selected taking into account the individual characteristics of each patient, possible side effects, and contraindications.