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Leukorrhea can be confirmed by finding >10 WBC per high-power field under a microscope when examining vaginal fluid. [6] Vaginal discharge is normal, and causes of change in discharge include infection, malignancy, and hormonal changes. It sometimes occurs before an adolescent female has her first period, and is considered a sign of puberty.
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes N80-N98 within Chapter XIV: Diseases of the genitourinary system should be included in this category. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Normal vaginal flora (left) is predominantly rod-shaped Lactobacilli whereas in bacterial vaginosis (right) there is an overgrowth of bacteria which can be of multiple species. Specialty: Gynecology, infectious disease: Symptoms: Vaginal discharge that often smells like fish, burning with urination [2] Complications: Early delivery among ...
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. [1]
The symptoms of vaginal thrush include vulval itching, vulval soreness and irritation, pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse (superficial dyspareunia), pain or discomfort during urination and vaginal discharge, which is usually odourless. [10] Although the vaginal discharge associated with yeast infection is often described as thick and ...
No. 5: Changes in vaginal discharge can signal an infection. The healthy bacteria in vaginas do a good job of keeping harmful bacteria in check. However, “anything that alters that — whether ...
On average, there are approximately 10 8 to 10 9 bacteria per milliliter of vaginal discharge. [ 1 ] [ 4 ] Normal vaginal discharge is clear, white, or off-white. [ 1 ]
The clinician may want to perform pelvic examination and assessment of the vagina because there are unexplained symptoms of vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, unexpected bleeding, or urinary problems. [20] [18] The typical external examination begins with making sure that the patient is in a comfortable position and her privacy respected.